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DUTERTE ORDERS PH VESSELS TO STAY PUT IN WPS IN A TEST OF WILLS By Vito Barcelo, Macon Ramos-Araneta leave the waterway despite the risk of damaging America will help us or not. Let us stop pinning our tend with China over the WPS, but reiterated the country’s present relationship with China. hopes on America. They will not help us. A nuclear the Philippines maintains its claim of soverand Maricel V. Cruz “This will really be a test: I read China said we war – you think America will intervene?” Duterte eignty over the islands and the waters within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday told (Philippine ships) should leave. I now say (to PH ves- said in his televised weekly address. Next page The President said he did not want to conPhilippine ships in the West Philippine Sea not to sels): Do not leave. Period. Regardless of whether

FROM 190 TO 9. National

Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. tells CNN Philippines, in a screen grab of his TV interview, that only nine Chinese vessels remain in the Julian Felipe reef, down from 190 in March.

MECQ in NCR Plus till May 14 Mayors, barangays now answerable for any violations of health protocols

By Joyce Pangco Panares, Joel E. Zurbano and Willie Casas

MECQ (Until May 14 only)

RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte extended the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the NCR Plus bubble (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna) until May 14.

Metro Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal (NCR Plus) Santiago City and Quirino in Isabela province

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The President also directed mayors and barangay captains to take the lead in enforcing regulations on social distancing and health protocols as he expressed frustration over the high number of COVID-19 cases recorded daily. “There is a national health emergency and with that comes also the power of the state to control whatever there is to control to promote public health. That is within the power of the president,” he said in a public address Wednesday evening. “Under the police powers of the state, the mayors and the barangay captains, because they are persons of authority, they are the ones who should be responsible for the enforcement of the law. Guidance is only given to the poloce because the supervision belongs to the mayor.”

(Until May 31)

HELPING HANDS. San Miguel Corp. has started deploying its own doctors and nurses on loan to local government units to help implement the country’s vaccination program, while the conglomerate waits to start its own nationwide vaccination for some 70,000 employees in June. SMC deployed two doctors and 17 nurses last week to vaccination sites in Mandaluyong City and is looking to send more to other LGUs in the coming weeks.

India’s surge in cases may delay vax delivery, but Palace optimistic By Willie Casas THE government is anticipating more delays in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines due to the surge in cases in India, which has experienced 1 million new

cases in the last three days, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. “Because of what’s happening in India, they have stopped their commitments to other countries. We are not the only ones facing this issue,”

said Health Undersecretary Maria Ro- unclear if this commitment would hold. sario Vergeire. The Philippines was also expecting The country’s ambassador to In- 30 million doses of the Novavax jab— dia had earlier said 8 million doses of also made in India--later this year. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin would be Despite the warning of delays, the delivered by the end of May, but it was Next page

‘Gov’t must look into its logistics in fight vs. virus’

MGCQ (Until May 31) Rest of PH

New Curfew Hours in Metro Manila 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Trade-off deal on pork tariff in the works By Macon Ramos-Araneta

By Willie Casas and Macon Ramos-Araneta SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto, reviewing the government’s fight and response against the killer coronavirus, said a count was in order on bed facilities and others needed for those infected. “One year and one million cases after the country’s first recorded COVID-19 case, a count on the number of ICU beds, ventilators and critical care equipment in government hospitals is in order, Recto said in a statement. “In any war, we should always look at the logistics. For the frontlines to keep on fighting, the supply lines must keep on running,” he said. As the nation grapples with another surge which saw cases breach the one million-mark, Recto said the Senate should begin its “mandatory review” of

Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Batangas, Quezon, Tacloban, Iligan, Davao City, Lanao del Sur

ILLEGAL PORK.

Workers of the City Veterinary Board of Manila on Tuesday seize P1.5 million worth of pork from Germany at a storage facility along Solis Street in Tondo, Manila. Norman Cruz

Variant in India detected in over a dozen countries

By Willie Casas, Vito Barcelo and Macon Ramos-Araneta

THE World Health Organization has said a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a

dozen countries. The UN health agency said the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India had as of Tuesday been detected in over 1,200 sequences uploaded to the GISAID open-access database “from at least 17 countries.”

“Most sequences were uploaded from India, the United Kingdom, USA and Singapore,” the WHO said in its weekly epidemiological update on the pandemic. The WHO recently listed B.1.617 -Next page

IVERMECTIN STILL A ‘NO’ FOR COVID

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CELESTIAL GLORY. The full moon of April, called the Super Pink Moon, lit up the night sky in different parts of the world on Tuesday. It shone brightly over the Entertainment City area near JW Diokno Bridge in Pasay City, and rose over the skyline of Manhattan, New York. AFP

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SENATORS on Wednesday said backchannel talks were underway with the Palace over their call for President Rodrigo Duterte to recall an executive order that doubled pork imports and lowered their tariff. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon acknowledged there were talks but declined to say if he believed the government’s economic team led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez would be open to a compromise. The question, he said, should be directed at the economic managers who recommended to the President EO 128, which increased the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports that local hog raisers insist will kill the industry. Next page

COVID-19 PH AT A GLANCE

(AS OF 4 PM APRIL 28)

1,020,495 TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES

6,895 67,769 NEW

ACTIVE

17,031

115

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935,695 10,739 NEW RECOVERIES

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Biden tabs Fil-Am for Air Force post A

FILIPINO-American, Gina Ortiz Jones, has been nominated by US President Joe Biden as undersecretary of the US Air Force.

tral and South America with the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade and US Army South, the White House said in a statement. Jones also joined the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as an inaugural member of US Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany and served in the Libya Crisis Intelligence Cell. She was also detailed to the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center to serve as the Intelligence Community’s

Senior Advisor for trade enforcement. Jones later joined the Office of the US Trade Representative as a Director for Investment leading the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) portfolio. She also served as the Democratic nominee for Texas’s 23rd Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. Her nomination came after Frank Kendall obtained the nod from Biden to become the secretary of the US Air Force.

If confirmed, Jones will be the first Filipino-American and woman of color to be holding the second-highest post at the USAF. Jones is an Iraq war veteran who served as an intelligence officer in the US Air Force from 2003 to 2006.

She served in the military during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” an era when gay, lesbian and bisexual service members were forbidden to be public about their sexuality. After leaving the Air Force, she advised on military operations in Cen-

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Batanes reports it’s COVID-free after 10 cases

“Stating it for the record: We do not want war with China. China is a good friend. Marami tayong utang na loob, pati bakuna natin (we owe them a debt of gratitude, including our vaccines against COVID-19),” Duterte said. “Nobody in the United Nations will go to war for us. For China, the issue is finished – there is a decision, and they do not want to follow the decision. As for us, we have the (favorable) decision but we are at a loss as to how to get back physically the West Philippine Sea. That is the problem,” the President said. “Remember when I assumed office, South China Sea is already with China because we retreated. We did not take action. And who was the President then? Now, if you dare me to take action, let’s see. Let’s see. We have ships there. I will tell China, ‘We do not want trouble. We do not want war. But do not tell us to leave.’” “What will happen if this escalates and becomes a war? For sure, I will send (former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio) Carpio and (former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert) Del Rosario. They started this, they should go there first,” Duterte said. He said there was no better pressure on China than the arbitral ruling in 2016, when the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) formally ruled that the communist country’s nine-dash line, which overlaps with the Philippine EEZ and covers nearly 80 percent of the South China Sea, is illegal. But Duterte blasted Del Rosario Carpio for moves that the President said forced the country to cede territory in the disputed waterway before his administration took over. He asked them why the previous administration did not call in its American allies during the Scarborough Shoal standoff in 2012, when the Philippine Navy tried to arrest eight Chinese fishing vessels but were blocked by two marine surveillance ships from China. Duterte told Del Rosario: “Ikaw nagsabi sa Navy umatras kayo, because of the Americans. Or were you afraid, nawalan ka ng bayag diyan? (You told the Navy to pull back… did you lose courage?)” The President claimed that when he came into office, “Talo na tayo” (we lost) to China in the waterway. “Ang China kumasa na talaga (China was armed). China has already done extensive work to show it is theirs. That is why I have a choice of going to war. We will all die because we do not have arms. I will not send my soldiers to hell.” He also doubted if the United States would have come to the Philippines’ aid then to drive away the Chinese ships -- and even now when hundreds of them have anchored across the islands and shoals in the WPS, backed by China’s naval militia. He also dared Carpio and Del Rosario, who have formed a political party ahead of the national elections next year, to swim near the Spratly islands to prove their point.

Trade-off... From A1 “As a matter of fact, as we speak, some back channeling efforts are underway to work on that compromise,” Drilon said. Senator Panf ilo Lacson said he hoped some middle ground could be found. Senate President Vicente Sotto III acknowledged he was in talks with Dominguez. Meanwhile. Senator Grace Poe challenged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to regain the trust of hog raisers by working together towards long-term instead of bandaid solutions. “There’s much trust that was lost between the DA and its stakeholders that

‘Gold standard’ HIV test center to rise in Manila By Willie Casas THE Department of Health (DOH) has recently approved a license to operate for a rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnostic algorithm (rHIVda) confirmatory testing laboratory in Manila. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, in a Facebook post, said the new laboratory, located inside the Sta. Ana Hospital, is the “gold standard” of testing for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Domagoso said the city government will continue to upgrade its medical facilities to be able to serve the public’s needs. The mayor said the milestone was in time for the 11th anniversary of the government-run hospital on April 28. Meanwhile, Domagoso urged the public needing a free RT-PCR swab test for the coronavirus to first call the hotline of the Manila Emergency Operation Center (MEOC), under the Manila Health Department (MHD), so they can be accommodated under this service of the city government. Domagoso said this service is free to all, even to non-residents of Manila. He said the MHD, headed by Acting City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan, has come up with updated RT-PCR swab testing hotlines to accommodate more people needing free swab tests. The mayor stressed that the drive-thru swab testing at the Quirino Grandstand is strictly by appointment only. Citing a report from MEOC head Dr. Ed Santos, Domagoso said the drive-thru swab center schedules 100 individuals per day, on a first-come, first-served basis only and based on the scheduled appointments.

THE province of Batanes is once again COVID-19 free after reporting 10 total virus infections, the local government reported Wednesday. “Quarantine is the key! Because of our strict quarantine protocol, we were able to prevent community transmission. We are once again, COVID-Free!

Salute to our frontliners!” the Provincial Government of Batanes said on its official Facebook page. Through most of the pandemic that started last year, Batanes remained COVID-19-free due to its strict quarantine protocols for incoming travelers. However, in September 2020, it record-

ed its first case of the severe respiratory ailment. The province’s 10th COVID-19 case was recorded on April 6, a 33-year-old man from Uyugan. In a report last March, 66.7% municipalities in Batanes were free from the coronavirus.

MECQ... From A1

tively and criminally,” Duterte added. The President also apologized for extending the MECQ but said it was a necessary action to take. “My fellow countrymen, I am sorry I have to impose a longer MECQ, because it is necessary. There is a spike of infections, and our hospitals are full,” he said. The two-week extension of MECQ, Duterte said, was sought by healthcare workers as well as Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. “I know you are mad (at this extension). Please just get mad at me because I cannot really do anything (but stop the spread of the virus),” he added. The City of Santiago and Quirino town in Isabela as well as Abra province will also be under MECQ from May 1 to May 31, 2021. The areas under the more relaxed General Community Quarantine for the entire month of May are as follows: Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Batangas, Quezon, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Davao City, and Lanao del Sur. The rest of the country will remain under modified GCQ. Meanwhile, a new curfew policy will be enforced in the National Capital Region beginning Saturday (May 1). The new curfew hours will be from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., three hours shorter than the previous 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. period. Members of the Metro Manila Coun-

cil agreed and signed a resolution on Tuesday imposing the standard and unified curfew hours following a significant drop of COVID-19 cases in NCR. The MMC is composed of the 17 mayors in Metro Manila. Some of the local executives said the adjustment would help businesses to recoup losses during the pandemic, noting that the health crisis has already affected a huge number of business establishments, particularly those in the food and retail industries. The Philippines logged on Wednesday 6,895 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), bringing the total to 1,020,495, while death toll breached 17,000 as 115 new fatalities were reported, bringing the total to 17,031. The total deaths are 1.67 percent of the total. One laboratory failed to operate on Monday, while five other laboratories failed to submit their data on time, the Department of Health reported. New recoveries were logged at 10,739, bringing the total recoveries to 935,695, which is 91.7 percent of the total. The DOH reported 67,769 active cases, which is 6.6 percent of the total. The DOH also reported that nationwide, 63 percent of the ICU beds, 48 percent of the isolation beds, 50 percent of the ward beds, and 47 percent of the ventilators were utilized.

April with shortfalls in our expected delivery; but we will do better come May,” he added. He also waved aside a question about mandatory vaccination, saying it was too early to talk about that while vaccines were in short supply. Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. earlier filed a measure seeking to require all suitable Filipinos to get jabs as protection against COVID-19. President Rodrigo Duterte, in several speeches, said he would not force anyone to receive anti-COVID-19 shots. The Philippines aims to secure 148 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from several companies to inoculate an initial 50 million to 70 million Filipinos this year. The DOH on Wednesday announced that 86 percent of the available doses have already been distributed, equating to 3,025,600 out of 3,525,600. As of April 27, 2021, 6 p.m., 3,415 vaccination sites are conducting COVID-19 vaccination in various sites in 17 regions, said the DOH. A total of 1,809,801 doses have been administered. The DOH said 88 percent of the 1,780,400 allocated first doses have already been administered, equivalent to 1,562,815 administered doses. They said 14 percent of the 1,780,400 allocated second doses have also been

administered, equivalent to 246,986 administered doses. An English study published Wednesday said one dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with coronavirus from spreading it to other household members by up to 50 percent. The Public Health England (PHE) research found that those who became infected three weeks after receiving their first jab were between 38 and 49 percent less likely to pass the virus on to their household contacts than those who were unvaccinated. “This is terrific news –- we already know vaccines save lives and this study is the most comprehensive real-world data showing they also cut transmission of this deadly virus,” said British Health Secretary Matt Hancock. “It further reinforces that vaccines are the best way out of this pandemic as they protect you and they may prevent you from unknowingly infecting someone in your household,” he added. The study drew data from over 57,000 contacts in 24,000 households in which there was a lab-confirmed case that had received a vaccination, compared with nearly one million contacts of unvaccinated cases.

Health workers who undergo mandatory quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure are still entitled to their benefits, the Department of Health said on Wednesday. “Health workers who are to undergo quarantine because of being exposed should still receive their benefits” under a joint circular of the DOH and the Department of Budget and Management, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said. Malacañang has also said that no deductions should be made to the hazard pay of health workers. Some groups said they received reports that health workers’ hazard pay was cut down drastically due to the mandatory quarantine period. A special risk allowance (SRA) is mandated for health workers “directly catering to or in contact with COVID-19 patients for every month that they are serving during the state of national emergency” under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act. This is on top of the active duty hazard pay (ADHP) provided under Bayanihan 2 and the hazard pay under the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers. Robert Mendoza, national president of the Alliance of Health Workers, reiterated calls for the hazard pay to be given in full.

Variant... From A1

in the temporary ban that the Philippines imposed on travelers from that country, the Department of Health said Wednesday. The ban on such travel from India will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 29 and end on May 14. Travelers who are already in transit and those who will arrive in the Philippines before Thursday are exempted. “It was decided that even our fellow Filipinos will not be allowed entry for this temporary period,” Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an online briefing. “This is just so that we can be able to ensure that our borders will be protected,” Vergeire added. The Philippines joined several countries that have imposed restrictions on travelers from India, which is battling a surge in COVID-19 infections that has

overwhelmed its healthcare system. The Bureau of Immigration is preparing for the implementation of restrictions for persons traveling from India. “We are conducting a 100 percent passport inspection to determine the travel history of an arriving person,” BI port operations division acting chief Carlos Capulong said Wednesday. “If we see that the traveler has been to India within the last 14 days, then he will be excluded and boarded on the next available flight back to his port of origin,” Capulong said. Capulong said the travel ban is not “nationality-specific” and applies to any traveler coming from India. Experts fear that B.1.617, a new coronavirus variant described as a “double mutant,” is contributing to the spike in cases in India. It has been reportedly found in at least 17 countries. With AFP

“So this is what I will do: I will hold responsible -- under the law -- that the barangay captain should enforce the law. Concurrently, the mayor and the barangay captain are responsible for the enforcement of the law, especially if it is a penal law with a corresponding jail term,” the President said. Duterte said he will direct Interior Secretary Eduardo Año “to hold the mayors responsible for these kind of [spreader] events happening in their places.” “Everytime I see people violating the law, I would just say to whoever is seated next to me, ‘See, tomorrow there will be a spike again.’ And true enough. And it will never be an ending story until all Filipinos are vaccinated. There will always be a rise and maybe exponential surge of COVID if you do not follow the laws,” he said. “It is a violation of the law and if you do not enforce the law, there is a dereliction of duty which is punishable under the Revised Penal Code. So the DILG can proceed against you for not doing your duty as mayor or as a barangay captain.” “Especially for barangay captains -- the barangay is small. Do not give me the excuse that you do not know a [potential spreader event] is happening. The DiLG will go after you administra-

India’s... From A1 Palace said the supply of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines is expected to grow “by leaps and bounds” starting in May. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made this assurance to allay concerns over delays in the delivery of vaccines to the country amid a limited global supply. Roque earlier announced that the arrival of the first batch of Russianmade “Sputnik V” COVID-19 vaccines will not push through this month due to lack of direct flights from Russia and the sub-zero temperatures needed for the vaccine. “Now, we don’t have enough but we expect that at the start of May, our supply will grow by leaps and bounds,” Roque said in Filipino over radio dzXL-RMN. “We expect to receive 4 to 6 million vaccine doses this May and come July we will get almost all of our supply,” he added. He admitted “shortfalls” in the expected delivery of more COVID-19 vaccine doses this month, but said this was only temporary. “Do not worry, April is nearly through and we really had trouble this really needs to be rebuilt. I think this is a fundamental factor that will enable the success of any future endeavor,” Poe said. Stakeholders from the local hog farming sector have raised concerns over the MAV that was raised to 350,000 metric tons (MT) from 54,210 MT without proper consultation since they were kicked out of the MAV advisory council meeting in February. Executive Order No.128 that was signed earlier also lowers pork tariffs from 30 percent to a mere five percent that would incur a P13.68-billion loss in government revenues. Poe described the DA and the Bureau of Customs’ inspection of meat at the borders as “porous,” which resulted in a devastating 3 million pigs lost to the African swine fever (ASF).

which counts several sub-lineages with slightly different mutations and characteristics -- as a “variant of interest”. But so far it has stopped short of declaring it a “variant of concern.” That label would indicate that it is more dangerous that the original version of the virus by for instance being more transmissible, deadly or able to dodge vaccine protections. India is facing surging new cases and deaths in the pandemic, and fears are rising that the variant could be contributing to the unfolding catastrophe. (See related story on B2 – Editors)

Temporary ban

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‘Gov’t... From A1 the Department of Health spending to find out if funds meant “for ventilators, ICU equipment were indeed utilized.” Recto made the call following press reports that the DOH bungled the acquisition of 200 ICU beds offered by an Austrian company late last year, an allegation the DOH has strongly denied.

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‘Certify red-tagging measure as urgent’ By Macon Ramos-Araneta

SCREENS FOR KIDS. Laptops and other gadgets used for online learning are placed at the atrium of the San Juan City hall before the scheduled distribution to K-to-12 public school students living in San Juan City. A total of 12,500 tablets, 1,000 laptops and 1,000 pocket WiFis were finally turned over to the San Juan City government by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) this month. Manny Palmero

Cayetano-led solons file Bayanihan probe bill By Maricel V. Cruz THE Independent Bloc in the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a resolution calling for a congressional inquiry into the utilization of funds appropriated under Bayanihan 1 and 2 after learning that billions of pesos in the two stimulus packages have remained unreleased and unutilized. “Basically we want to inquire into Bayanihan 1 and 2 and use that inquiry also in the discussion (in) Bayanihan 3,” Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, the bloc’s leader, said. “(We want) to see which programs were effective and which were not and determine how good or how bad the implementation was. Which programs were funded and which were not? If they were effective, do we legislate more of such programs? If not effective, why weren’t they? We must also propose alternatives,” added the former Speaker. Cayetano filed House Resolution 1731 along with Reps. Lani Cayetano of Taguig, Luis Raymund Villafuerte of Camarines Sur, Raneo Abu of Batangas, Dan Fernandez of Laguna, Michael Defensor of Anakalusugan party-list group and Jose Antonio Alvarado of Bulacan.

IN BRIEF Bulacan shabu queen falls with P3.7m haul CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--A 37-year old woman tagged by antinarcotics agents as the ‘queen’ of illegal drug traffickers in Bulacan was arrested during a drug bust in Barangay Loma De Gato in Marilao town Tuesday evening. Some P3.4 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or were seized from the suspect’s possession. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 3 director Christian Frivaldo identified the suspect as Mary Grace Sison of Bgy Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. He said Sison was arrested by PDEA agents after she handed 500 grams of shabu to a poseur buyer at the Harmony Hills public market past 11 p.m. Jess Malabanan

U. of Caloocan pupils gain P2,000 stipend THE distribution of P2,000 educational assistance to qualified college students of the University of Caloocan City began on April 27, 2021. In collaboration of Congressman Along Malapitan and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, qualified students currently enrolled this semester at the local university in Caloocan City will receive P2,000 in aid. “Online classes are a big challenge for our students, especially those in college. We hope that the value our scholars will receive will greatly help their education especially in the midst of the ongoing pandemic,” said Along. The legislator also assured that he will continue to find ways to promote the welfare of students and the quality of education in Caloocan City.

Justice: Gov’t, Maynilad to start talks on new deal By Rey E. Requejo

USTICE Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday said the government panel and representatives from the Maynilad Water Services Inc. are scheduled to meet on Monday, May 3, to discuss its new water concession agreement. “The government review panel and Maynilad are tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday, May 3, 2021, to initially discuss Maynilad’s CA (concession agreement),” Guevarra said in a text message to reporters. This came as Guevarra disclosed that the government panel has sent a revised copy of the CA to Maynilad Water.

“I understand that Maynilad has referred the said CA to its principals and is presently awaiting their comments,” Guevarra said. “Thereafter, the two sides will come together and commence their discussions,” he added. Maynilad Water and Manila Water Company, Inc. are the two water con-

cessionaries in Metro Manila and some nearby provinces. Last March 31, the government signed a new CA with Manila Water that will take effect six months after the signing, Guevarra said. The new CA with Manila Water was signed for the government by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System. According to Guevarra, the new agreement “will provide definitely better overall service and more reasonable charges to consumers.” The Justice Secretary admitted that the most important feature of the new agreement is the removal of the non-interference clause which prevents the government from having a say concerning water rates.

BRIDGE INSPECTION.

Public Works Secretary Mark Villar (right) and DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain on Wednesday inspect the EstrellaPantaleon Bridge, also known as the Rockwell Bridge, that will help decongest the traffic in EDSA. Villar said the bridge, which connects Makati City and Mandaluyong City, would be completed in July. Norman Cruz

MPIC, Meralco unveil sustainability agenda targets METRO Pacific Investments Corporation group and Meralco revealed expansion targets of their sustainability agenda in a recent virtual forum on multi-sector integration of through Environment, Social, and Governance principles for green economic recovery. The online event, organized by Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute in partnership with the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship, brought together

environment advocates from government, business groups and civil society which clamored for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing climate change and urgent environment issues. “Our mantra is sustainability more than just compliance, and we’ve been putting this in all the things that we do. We’ve up the ante and we’ve actually committed to adhere to global sustainability standards and

frameworks,” said June Cheryl CabalRevilla, Chief Finance and Chief Sustainability Officer of MPIC. “In terms of carbon footprint, we’ve stayed flat at 460 metric tons. For PLDT, we’ve done marine protection, mangos preservation, and reforestation as nature is the foundation for economic growth. It is our responsibility to restore and manage the natural resources that we have,” she added.

SENATE Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon on Wednesday urged President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent a bill he authored seeking to criminalize red-tagging to address what Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra called the “problem of reckless endangerment” caused by red-tagging. “With the opinion of the Secretary of Justice, we urge President Duterte to certify as urgent the passage of Senate Bill 2121 which we filed to punish redtagging by state agents,” Drilon said. Drilon said opinion of the Secretary of Justice that there is a gap in the law as red tagging is presently not a criminal offense under our laws, makes the passage of SB 2121 which we filed imperative. Drilon, also a former justice secretary, lauded and thanked Guevarra for acknowledging that there are no sufficient and available legal remedies for victims of red-tagging and for supporting the measure. “Victims are left without proper recourse against their perpetrators and are forced to file seemingly-appropriatebut-not-quite cases, like libel and grave threats,” said Drilon. Libel, or grave threats, he added, is not appropriate and sufficient where a state agent vilifies a person as an enemy of the state thereby impinging on the rights of that individual. Drilon said SB 2121 seeks to fix the legal gaps, address impunity and institutionalize a system of accountability by criminalizing redtagging and providing for penalties as deterrence thereto. Like Guevarra, Drilon expressed serious concerns about consequences of red-tagging, if not immediately addressed, saying it endangers the life and safety of those being red-tagged.

SMC lends docs, nurses for LGU jabs SAN Miguel Corporation has started deploying its own doctors and nurses on “loan” to local government units to help implement government’s vaccination program, while it waits to start its own nationwide vaccination for some 70,000 employees in June. “This is another way we can support government’s vaccination efforts--by sharing our resources, in this case, our employee medical professionals. Right now, we are still finalizing our plans for the rollout of our vaccination program, and still waiting for the arrival of our vaccines. In the meantime, our doctors and nurses have committed to help out short-staffed LGUS and provide their services to them for free,” said SMC president Ramon S. Ang. “Hopefully, for the time being, they will be a big help to government’s vaccination efforts. We will help in any way we can because vaccination is really the best way we can protect ourselves and our loved ones, and honestly, our best chance to end this pandemic,” said SMC president Ramon S. Ang. According to Ang, the company deployed last week two doctors and 17 nurses to vaccination sites in Mandaluyong City, and is looking to send more to other LGUs in the coming weeks. Earlier, the company vowed to boost government’s vaccination effort by committing to vaccinate for free an estimated 70,000 nationwide, consisting of its own employees and employees of its third-party providers.

Poe pushes solar rooftops for dry season IN RESPONSE to the projected increase in demand for electricity during the dry season, Senator Grace Poe renewed her push for the promotion and adoption of rooftop solar throughout the country. “Summer is usually the season for higher energy demand and costlier electric bills,” she said. But we should also see it as a renewed opportunity to promote technology that can harness energy from the sun when it is most available,” also said Poe, who authored Senate Bill No. 581 or the proposed “Solar Rooftop Adoption Act of 2019.” In a presentation before the Joint Congressional Energy Commission, the Department of Energy estimated peak demand for electricity in Luzon to reach 11,841 megawatts by May. Peak demand is also expected to reach 2,394

MW in the Visayas and 2,098 MW in Mindanao. The higher demand for energy during the summer months is aggravated by unplanned outages of coal-fired power plants. This April, power costs for residential customers went up in Luzon because of the tight supply condition that saw peak demand increasing by almost 1,000 MW just when over 3,400 MW became unavailable because of plant outages. Peak demand is also the main driver of electricity costs due to heavier use of electric fans and air-conditioning units. A study by the United States Agency for International Development estimated that a 10-percent reduction in peak demand could potentially bring down spot prices by 20 percent. Macon Ramos-Araneta

‘HAIYAN’ HOMES. Officials of Habitat Philippines and Lions Clubs International stand at the site where they will build 50 homes in Pastrana, Leyte for Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) survivors. Present in the groundbreaking ceremony last April 23 were Pastrana Mayor Maritess Cayaco-Marcos, Habitat Philippines Chief Development Officer Lala Baldelovar, Lions Clubs MD 301-B2 District Governor Lion Jude Abenoja, and community officials.

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‘Pandemic leads to less stable, lower quality jobs’ NO ESCAPE. A mother and her six-year-old daughter were killed after they were trapped as a fire gutted their apartment in Elias St. in Sta Cruz, Manila. A male resident was also injured in the fire that displaced five families. Norman Cruz

Rody limits trips to Davao amid new variants PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will limit his trips to Davao City as a precautionary measure amid the surge in COVID-19 cases as new, more transmissible variants emerge. “We are just being careful because COVID cases remain high, that is why his trips are limited, even his trips to Davao. He was unable to return home because when he does, he would have to be accompanied by the Presidential Security Group,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in an interview with dzXL. “We are preventing the possibility that the President will be infected, that’s why he is staying in his residence [in Malacañang],” he added. The President has skipped the Leaders’ Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations over the weekend in Jakarta as it would require a face-to-face meeting. Duterte has likewise cancelled some of his engagements earlier this month, including two scheduled “Talk to the People” addresses, after some members of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, government news agencies were directed to “convey that we are faring better than other countries” in handling the COVID-19 crisis, a leaked memo showed, but the Presidential Communications Operations Office said “there is nothing wrong with this.”

Settle Hacienda Luisita just compensation—SC By Rey Requejo

HE Supreme Court has ordered the creation of a task force that would gather all documents necessary to determine the just compensation that Cojuangco clan-owned Hacienda Luisita Inc. is entitled following an order to distribute its 4,915.75-hectare sugar land plantation in Tarlac to more than 6,000 farm workerbeneficiaries.

In an en banc resolution, the SC through Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul Inting ruled that the Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, the Department of Agrarian Reform and the Register of Deeds should come together and form a task force “for purposes of completing and collating the documen-

tation required to validate the homelot awards.” Upon completion of the validation procedures, the SC directed DAR to determine just compensation for HLI. The high court also ordered the Land Bank of the Philippines to release the payment of just compensation for the

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Some 200 employees of the Parañaque city treasurer’s office, headed by Dr. Anthony Pulmano (center), donate assorted vegetables, sacks of rice and eggs to the ‘Parañaqueños Free MarketBarangayanihan’ food bank project of the local police station headed by Col. Maximo Sebastian Jr.

Filipinos pray daily amid the pandemic: SWS By Vito Barcelo MAJORITY of Filipinos – regardless of religious affiliation – prayed at least once a day during the pandemic, a survey conducted by pollster Social Weather Stations showed. Among Catholics, 27 percent said they pray several times a day, 40 percent once a day, 17 percent weekly, nine percent monthly and three percent occasionally. At least 37 percent of the respondents belonging to Iglesia ni Cristo said they pray several times a day, 29 percent once a day, 20 percent weekly, three percent monthly, and nine percent occasionally. Among other Christian denominations, 37 percent pray several times a day, 33 percent once a day, 14 percent weekly, 12 percent monthly, and two percent occasionally. Muslim respondents, on the other hand, were asked how many times they perform the Salah—prayers that are traditionally observed five times daily at prescribed times. Majority of the Muslim respondents, or at 53 percent, said they pray the Salah five times daily, 29 percent a few times daily, 16 percent sometimes, and two percent said over a year ago. The November 2020 survey also found 38 percent of Filipino adults rating themselves as very religious, 50 percent moderately religious, 10 percent slightly religious, and two percent not religious at all. The survey had 1,500 respondents, of which 83 percent were Catholics, five percent Muslims, two percent INCs, and 10 percent other Christians.

homelots according to the result of DAR’s validation process. It said the just compensation for HLI should be derived from the Agrarian Reform Fund of DAR. The high tribunal directed the creation of a task force after HLI claimed it does not have the original copies of the transfer documents which have either been submitted to the Register of Deeds or given to the beneficiaries. Prior to this, in compliance with the SC’s directive to implement the main decision and subsequent resolutions on the case, the DAR started the process of validating the list of homelot awardees. Based on its research, it found out, among others, the total homelot area and the number of FWBs awarded with homelot titles.

PNP denies ‘planted’ beneficiaries in police pantries By Maricel Cruz and Rio Araja PHILIPPINE National Police chief. Gen. Debold Sinas said there is nopolicy to designate “planted” civilian beneficiaries to promote the PNP’s own version of community pantries, called the “Barangayanihan” project. “They have already said that it did not come from them,” Sinas said, referring to the denial of the PNP regional office in

Northern Mindanao that it released such an order. “We do not have such a policy to plan beneficiaries. I think they are just making their own gimmick to be noticed,” he added. Sinas said he has already directed the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Anti-Cybercrime Group to look into the leaked internal memo which went viral on social

media. “When I received that report, I instructed the CIDG and Cybercrime to check on that,” he said. Part of the internal memo reads: “Respective beneficiaries will take pictures of the activity and post in their respective FB accounts. These netizens can be planted beneficiary civilians so as to manifest community’s appreciation.”

THE COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in less stable and lower quality jobs in the Philippines, an official of the Asian Development Bank said. Asian Development Bank country director Kelly Bird said the employment composition has shifted even as the government reported the gradual return of the labor force to pre-pandemic levels. “The concern for us is that the employment that’s been generated is in the informal sector. These are generally less stable employment activities,” Bird said. “That’s the concern – lower quality jobs are being created, not quality jobs. And we’re concerned that with this pandemic there could be scarring effects in this segment,” he added. Government data showed unemployment surged to 17.7 percent in April last year during the height of the strictest lockdown or Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon that was imposed to stem the spread of the virus. In January, the unemployment record improved to only 8.7 percent. The largest contraction, Bird said, was seen in the accommodation and food sectors as businesses were shuttered by the lockdowns. The ADB official said there was a significant growth in administrative jobs as well as those in information and communication due to the shift to a work-from-home setup. “There is a massive sectoral reallocation of jobs as the economy recovers. That reallocation will kind of narrow but it could persist over the medium term,” he said.

Ivermectin still not approved as COVID drug By Willie Casas IVERMECTIN is still not recommended as a COVID-19 treatment, the Department of Health said on Wednesday as a reevaluation of the drug found “very low quality of evidence” for treatment for the novel coronavirus disease. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said a group of experts, composed of medical societies and the government’s health and regulatory agencies, found “insufficient evidence” backing the use of ivermectin as a COVID-19 drug. The World Health Organization, United States Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency, and even ivermectin manufacturer Merck have all earlier advised against the use of the anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID patients. “These are all conditional recommendations because of the very low quality of evidence that are existing right now internationally,” Vergeire said during an online briefing. “The push for a local clinical trial for ivermectin is really good so that we would have sufficient and better evidence,” she said. The DOH issued the reminder after party-list representatives Rodante Marcoleta and Mike Defensor said they would distribute ivermectin for free today (Thursday). Vergeire stressed only the five hospitals which have been granted a compassionate special permit to use ivermectin on COVID-19 patients can administer the drug. “Other than the hospitals that have gotten a CSP, no one can distribute ivermectin because it is not registered,” she said. The CSP is not a marketing authorization – which means ivermectin cannot be sold commercially yet. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier ordered health and science agencies to hold clinical trials for the anti-parasitic drug.

Ressa wins UN cultural agency press prize The UN’s cultural agency on Tuesday awarded its annual press freedom prize to Filipino journalist Maria Ressa. Ressa, a former Asia lead investigative reporter for US network CNN and head of domestic network ABS-CBN News, now manages the news website Rappler whose reporting has attracted the ire of President Rodrigo Duterte. She has been involved in many international initiatives to promote press freedom, and arrested several times “for alleged crimes related to the exercise of her profession,” UNESCO said. She has also been subject to a sustained campaign of gendered online abuse, threats, and harassment, the agency said in a statement. At one point she received an average

of over 90 hateful messages an hour on Facebook, it said. “Maria Ressa’s unerring fight for freedom of expression is an example for many journalists around the world,” jury chair Marilu Mastrogiovanni said in the statement. “Her case is emblematic of global trends that represent a real threat to press freedom, and therefore to democracy,” Mastrogiovanni said. Ressa, who is 57, was in court last month to deny charges of dodging taxes. Rappler was three years ago branded a “fake news outlet” by Duterte and Ressa has since been the subject of at least 11 investigations into her business. AFP

MOTHER PANTRY. A tarpaulin shows the Maginhawa Community Pantry has now transformed into a drop-off point for donations that will be distributed to 15 community pantries across Quezon City. Manny Palmero

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Man He was theona Jayme Montiel and published by Ateneo hey Ferd ecathem became nvo ved naain abor un ons p efor shar ng Caye ano was no n an den ed he same? a Reg Tr ainCour Branch beare kep vehicles w h her mo her sa"With d De npublic a hetransportation, cut back from the WHO-prescribed there is fast- physical ofaethat year’s general elections. Base, and Zenaida Acuna City. Base and Zenaida Acuna from Legazpi City daily. Lakota, observed aathe “low-flying infections daily. health officials still reporting was walking with aocompanion ininfections San CONTINUING with my on marLIKE constitutional change, the Fwere pagreemen nos be eved haseries he Du eapart esugges ap less,” he warned. Mo han ha from n decLegazpi d ng enege right to be only foot so long riders mass transport right for them to be only foot apart so long ’s show of force” over protesters who had from he p cher The ba er s sa d o have ing men and women who have no choice he world, er for he 18 h Congress’ firs 15 mon hs The new y approved po cy so s baby separated from her jailed But unfortunately compassion and bill fi led by a US congrew more urgent when the baby as the government officials who make the reckless. as the government officials who make the wo fayette Square near the Whit he heard o a ach any cond ons o of virus to take public Isamong itseminary hand washbedrock of preventing preventing virus and dec po ded drop ou of schoo go fu five children totoJohn C. ou TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 University Press 2007. The book chrondistance down to one foot would b er recovery of lives and livelihoods as we bedrock But even ifh Rep the Ve elections were be edobut Come ec comm ssabbreviated one so14, dtransportation dsuggests no on h sthird ag eemen wall asco A anborn At Bill the seminary in BalintaAt 14 Bill entered the in BalintaJoaquin, Iloilo when military operatives tial law, I nborrow from apolicy book Living and postponement ofin elections asentered show of force” over protesters who had The newly approved also smercy ruckby and Ve ascocombination, wou don have he 24 Speakersh p component, e as the government officials who make the as the government officials who make the again gathered later in the evening a care ess d sregard for he safe y of workand not just one plan against COVID-19, Secretary Carlito reducing the physical distance thousands of new COVID-19 prebut to take public transportation. Is it all and washThere were peop e who were uneasy mother despite pleas to keep the pair were not extended to mother was hospitalized Sept and her Dr. Anthony Lea HE government has Washington DC calling for wan o o end he man who h ee yea s onl Pe e a ena ed a sens b e gh h nk ng rules don’t need to sit beside them? rules don’t need to sit beside them? me n o po ca ac v sm When mar a and that wearing a face mask o if it weren’t so potentially dangero push forward under the new normal,” Galand that wearing a face mask postponed bythem Congress, theexterm limits of If Begg, an engineer employed at the Clark Air right for them to be only a foot apart so long Health exgresswoman seeking to susThe new policy, approved by the InThe new policy approved by the Inbore down on and gunned them down. Dying: In Memory of 11 Ateneo de Manila “No-el” or “No elections” automatically wak, Quezon City. In 1970, even as he wak Quezon City In 1970 even as he exhe F p no peop e wan Chua, a good ex- distance for he remaface n ngmasks, 21 moncan hs stop I wasthe a sspread magain gathered later in the aaw careless disregard for the safety workpt ayeahe eher was he unn ng ma eevening. oed Pthem? es den abou arrangemen and doub ha he Frepthe nos who so now seedown h that m asto powe hun of aThe highly Galvez, said “optimizing” physical ng men and women who have noof cho ce Adelle Editor Given own spotty track rules don’t need to sit beside rules don’t need to sit beside together shows state authorities and child ”he said Reina Mae’s lawyer condition worsened Still Reina Mae physical distance b Floyd’s murder were violently was dec ared ncountry’s 1972 he othem? ned he right for them to be only a foot apart long death of aa complement three-month-old Health exfro In fact, a former adviser to vez said. president the lowest ranking is just to this bas Base, and Zenaida Acuna from Legazpi City. between commuters, even though is just complement to this ba as the government officials who make the the World infections daily. ter-Agency Task Force for the Management approved a plan to William Vincent “Bill” Acuna Begg was Martial Law Activists written by Cristina generates a knee-jerk reaction of suspicion ter-Agency Task Force for the Management amp e of s r k ng-ou concep hey p e shar ng agreemen Caye ano was no celled academically and was a leader in extracelled academically and was a leader in extraRod go Du e ceer grey ove and who any h ng pend passengers American security amb ous Apub an Pe wou d honor They men and women who have no choice Given her own country’s contagious disease. among would help easeassistrans-not allowed heing kcord nd Leg sydoing aamb ve bous anches s a sexcept a my eed bu oMontiel ake ranspor aspotty on Istrack aand in combating abuse of power New Peop e’s Army nFilipinos. ern V sayas of preven by lawfrom enforcement officers to think so isabout perfectly allhfor right was to see her baby describes thebedrock public transportati baby separated her jailed Bu local elective official, the government officials who make the he World need go noInfectious fur officials hermst.daydesk@gmail.com hanDiseases heare career of he heard Atswo 14, Bill entered the seminary in Balintao a ach any cond ons o measure. athem? native of Legazpi City, Albay. Hebarangay was the measure Jayme and published by the Ateneo W has he success u Wes campa gns osit A anWild’s and opposition among bugencies us hy are all the perception of Emerging (IATF), isis ofof Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) rules don’t need to beside believe this curricular activities in college, Bill was also were proven r gh As urnover neared Caycurricular activities in college Bill was also health still reporting nbeybut nec The e no such h ng n h s democ a increase the number The notion thatwere we can safely andmother gradually portation woes among commuters. to take public transportation. Is it all cord in combating abuse of power, Wild’s r gh for hem o be on y a foo apar so ong tance to the Philippines until On 29 Ju y 1973 he 21-year o d Ferd e for President Donald Trump reckless. attempts to impose a moral imperative on and that wearing Reina Mae Nasino a human rights h s w e and h s b o he Tagu g C y had executives and Bangsamoro officials River died of pneumonia just S ke 1 and S ke 2 have been ca ed ou go ng Speaker of he House of RepreThere were peop e who uneasy despite pleas to keep the pair me The new policy, approved by the Inthird among five children born to John 2007. The chronthe past, the same proposals were wak, Quezon Inradical 1970, even asC. he exrelationships between those who He rules need toapart sit beside them? elieve this He added added that that the the DOTR DOTRats ano s arPress ed oin sdon’t gna ha hebook wou d in no clearly the handiwork of the of clearly the handiwork of the Department Department offast- cut back from the WHO-prescribed one-meter o University oueIn c of and onow ou so me Look aCity. he way he wo Adelle Chua, Editor active student circle of in nationalist student circle of "With public transportation, there abou is ek ectove y become Caye ano Cactive y And e nationalist aga ns Speake Asays anradical Pe e didn’t for them to be only a foot so long thousands of new COVID-19 as he governmen off c a s who make he was wa ng a ong w h a compan on n San sen a ves A an Pe er Caye ano Mr Caye haright he arrangemen and doub ed ha he Dr. Anthony Leachon saidcoul the attempts impose a moral imperative on riders in mass transport vehicles cannot be extended since these are fixed nearby church so that he is just a complemen worker for Kadamay she over three months old the Philippines seem ironic indeed ter-Agency Task Force for the Management together shows that state authorities and Begg, an engineer employed at the Clark Air unceremoniously shot down before they honor he erm-sharthe Duterte administration celled academically and extragovern governed. he us no o ge A an s s s e Pstudents House s de e heo who Pare eswas den working at frf working at cross-purposes cross-purposes (DOTR), with SecTransportation (DOTR) with Transport Secaopera whomake suc Caye anoeade S and ke 3those and whe be ou Thea leader TTransportation SinTUESDAY, whahas hey say ha kS ndand sTaylor awould ve b was anches s a in a my h on campus. He joined Kabataang students onthe campus He joined Kabataang oneLeg foot be ludicrous, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 er recovery of1 he lives as we mst.daydesk@gmail.com eueano had SEmerging r ke and rTransport ke livelihoods 2 ca ed amb ous Adistance an Pe erdown wou dtoand honor They Joaqu ndon’ I o need ooffwhen m ary ves the intruders before killed the government officials who ru esCongresswoman o s bes de hem? physical distance between individ by the Constitution. Thus, all elective If the court and Bible in a bizarre photo op. oouas measure. ng agreemen w h the Philippines seem ironic, indeed. know she was pregnant when she On Tuesday a court granted po Bo h o hem adm ed ha hey w Base, and Zenaida Acuna from Legazpi City. could take because they created an Wild is free to propose of Infectious Diseases (IATF), is think doing so is perfectly all right infections daily. The trick therefore, is for the governcurricular activities in college, Bill was also cess u y e u ned o he SenaMakabayan e The F ques on s wha w The Hono ab e Gen by reducing the physical distance partment of Health, which m o po cs we have n h s coun y nec The e s no such h ng n h s democ a partment of Health which retary Arthur Tugade emphasizing the need retary Arthur Tugade emphasizing the need institutes reforms in the miliif it weren’t so potentially dangerous. push forward under the new normal,” Galand immersed himself in aga ns h m ano her s r ke and he w be Makabayan immersed himself ininEditor were proven ragh Asofurnover neared Caybore down on hem and gunned hem down bedrock ofa human preventing virus hail police bullets. Adelle Chua, officials have once their term gd hs and o(KM) ow harrested sand oBill de snationalist says o ke Rep Ve asco Mar n- (KM) rules don’t need sithad beside them? A number of law enforceme p no peop eto now Caye anos com ng eman om Tagu gTh Ctosy step do oadown S 3? circle He added that tra th At 14, entered the seminary Balintaavalanche of criticism and strong pushback was last year attributing her Reina Mae aofsfact, three-day furlough to clearly of theeof Department Congresswoman Wild isUS free to propose Nasino rights any legislation before the Congress of essa yaseflec soptimize he cha ac ethe o handiwork ouhad che and oadviser ouno s Look atheReina heIATF wayMae he one-meter wo the authorities ment to undertake needed reforms to could be the active in student of radical distance based on one-meter distance based o n baseba ou ano s ar ed o gna ha wou d In a former to vez said. to “safely optimize the carrying capacity” to “safely the carrying capacity” of between commuters, even though and work. student andcommunity community organizing work W many am V ncen “B Postponing ” Acunastudent Begg was we from nof aoffice ve y organizing unusua Cong ess2022, ona duque’s awmakand thatinvolved wearing a face or ends on June 30, according Less and thanfuneral aHouse weekof after tary and police to end with human The new policy, approved by the In- the Secwere in theatmask violent wak, Quezon In 1970, even as he quarters. elections, soc eexyTUESDAY, sr ake so equa y ue ha 29, he(DOTR), eade s Wild’s de e worker osponsorhe Pfor es den working cross-p mst.daydesk@gmail.com eecision missed period to the stress of a nightattend wake her Transportation Transport Kadamay says she didn’t reduce the level of discontent course but itthe becond anow more produclegislation US Congress, of students onCity. joined Kabataang 2020 S 1SEPTEMBER was honor he erm-sharstandard. describes the public transportation plan as standard an ounce of human his oaany no mee ng n1987 Cehabeas eb ycampus. Spo s PHe aza n to the public transport vehicles given that more empublic transport vehicles given that more emwas be seof owouldn’t abbefore de he ons ong na ve ofves Legazp C by yer A bay He was heisthe In 1971 writ of corpus was In 1971 the writ of habeas corpus was is just a complement to this basic lost. And when those standing in to the Constitution. ship speech, a grand jury in Louisville, ter-Agency Task Force for the Management s eng hs and weaknesses o ou po Bo h o hem adm ed ha hey w health officials are still reporting celled academically and was a leader in extramuch like changing the Constitution, Lafayette Square, including th HERE is something compelling about the notion partment of be Healt WE HAVE totime hand tonumber Ltmore General time raid which she daughter—but laterng that same day retary Tugade emphasizing thereckless. need gbarest minimum soin that dissent canand be ca ed aga abuses ns Arthur rights here. agreemen w h know she was pregnant whenwill she the actual of 000also took the actual police number of 000Makabayan (KM) and himself in tive use of and energy to but wouldn’t be aupon producmenalso ha Cpolice y together asa Monday Lo d immersed A an wha has been spolice puitit aborn ed when accused of o address ng “This [policy] ris “This [policy] will be ris ployees are to return their jobs as hcourse, rd took among fher ve ch as dren o pJohn C 33Quezon ployees are expected to return to their jobs as cs a e essen aexpected y he sand eng hs and to o owall h sthree o de spolice Th line s says a o measure. Only constitutional amendment suspended and Bill, with three suspended and Bill together with three complain that they came a decency allowed of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), is Kentucky cleared officers lcalso career curricular activities in college, Bill was also invariably regarded a self-serving device, Police, the US Secret Servic Caye ano of no Repwhat Ve ascoyou Mar n- the one-meter one-meterherdistance Antonio Parlade Jr, the spokesman and not through two other activists were arrested prison officials tried to reduce the to egiving “safely optimize the could carrying capacity” ans wetook Vepursued asco was epeacefully ec ed House Speake and wasCong arrested last year attributing thousands of new COVID-19 heeng me comes opolice he ns ag eemen o be student and community organizing work. aga he Speaker Dr.ofonly Anthony Leachon what you can and taking plus unexplained deaths in the war on the rampant police abuse and clear huplus unexplained deaths the war on drugs the actual number of 3,000This be the also took the actual police number ofr drugs 3,000tive use of her time and energy to address weaknesses oclearly ou Earlier soc y as wetheir nin athe vesaid y unusua ess counter-intuitive and will de Begg an neer emp oyed ain he C ark A counter-intuitive and will see de He that athe DOTR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 more industries resume operations. can change these terms and, approving more industries resume operations the handiwork of Pennsylvania the Department of fellow KMs, were detained for putting up long distance andadded waited long fellow KMs were detained for putting up this month, Rep. ofemwrongdoing shooting death of ona active in nationalist student circle of radical a mere subterfuge by incumbent elected by he mother Comm sduque’s awmakNational Guard, the Federal combination, and not just one component, plan against Secretary combination, and nottheir just one component, plan against COVID-19, Secretary Carlito was o fic amedical yCOVID-19, a fied as Tuesday a Carlito the to of the National Task Force to End HE government has standard. u fi ed HE government has revolutionary war. of be ng azy and npublic transport vehicles given that more But a exam in prison found length of her compassionate release missed period to the stress of a nightphysical distance between individuals is the eplus In 1971 the writ of habeas corpus was n he end whe he we ke o no mee ng n Ce eb y Spo s P aza n also took the actual police number of 3 000se ves o ab de by he cond ons o man rights violations her own counand then inflated that number to thirty forty Base and Zena da Acuna from Legazp C y and then inflated that number to thirty forty working at cross-purposes from unexplained deaths in the war on drugs, tening of the curve in the Nat the rampant police abuse and clear huinfections daily. them requires the conduct of a plebiscite plus unexplained deaths in the war on drugs, tening of the curve in the Na Transportation (DOTR), with Transport SecTugade said his department is “receptive worst decision of his Tugade said his department is “receptive need—the guiding community sface on he onSusan E eccan ons er was now ngas Monday on He Kabataang officials their posts beyond the Wild sought thewha enactment oftheir herbehind Taylor, signaling that aretime no only legal posters in Marikina. Because be told the theyArlington will get mes and death of 11 subversive posters in Marikina Because and death of 11toAteneo Ateneo smes s wha hestudents Sess on Ha ocampus. he House o joined Rep of eof ntoCommunist hcling s case was even mo e e ab masks, stop the spread of areturn highly Galvez, said “optimizing” physical distance Prisons, Countyw face masks, stop the spread ofhas aprinciple highly Galvez, said “optimizing” physical distance suffic en subversive ydeaths nvo ved Local Armed Conflict. In “This [policy] One mission of the NTF-ELCAC isindese we ve breastfeed k nd ployees o can gove nmen ha Quezon Cbe ythere Lo d Atoraid an are expected to jobs as beentosWhat pu a ed upon when she was in her first trimester kind of justice system do we bedrock ofaccused preventing transmission, time police in which which she and unions and Bill, with three her baby mplus in the war on drugs approved atook plan to A 14 B en ered he sem nary nto Ba nours? aapproved aunexplained plan to try before she pokes her nose into partment of US Health, which ma which is an election. As laid down the COV Dves 19 ansm ss on nstogether he also the actual police number of 3,000fifty and still counting (Come ec) bu byPhilippine retary Arthur Tugade emphasizing the oneed Region, will... affect th As the economy reels the effects of ofbreaking pfrom ovirus ngec now fifty thousand… and still counting Region which will affect th As the economy reels from the effects of sh pnow ow sen a suspended Th s (KM) demons aema es beyond man rights violations in her own counMakabayan and immersed himself in to an initial optimization of the physical disand then inflated that number thirty, forty, terms mandated by the Constitution. olimits ainflated ethousand… so emn and ce emon astation, because to an initial optimization of the physical disand then that number to thirty, forty, proposed Human Rights Act, consequences of into an innonothing, the sense of community is his radical activities, Bill was dismissed by iversity (ADMU) activists. his radical activities Bill was dismissed by iversity (ADMU) activists n he work of he contagious disease. among passengers would help ease transcontagious disease. among passengers would help ease transpartment, Marshals, Dru we have w h he k nd o po c ans we Ve asco was e ed House Speake and political career an interview with a radio he he me comes he ag eemen o be that have sprung up all over the country toaheface ease counter-intuitive a bring down that level ofasco and that wearing or face shield more industries resume their operations. On July 1case gave birth tosv.River have thatpandemic, allows this tons happen? Ifmask the go wak new policy, approved by the pantries Inpanyto ma yThe goa bu weshe canno e detained he s discontent ua two other activists were arrested afull so ook he ac ua po ce number of 3 000fellow KMs, were for putting up Quezon C y In 1970 even as he exhe F p no peop e one-meter distance based on aga Speaker infamous of Javellana Executive and Lo d doub he eg macy o Ve and then inflated that number to thirty forty to “safely optimize the carrying capacity” of he P es den o he coun y was a River might still be ippines. We have flattened th the this sentiment is understandstudent and community organizing work. ippines We have flattened th the pandemic this sentiment is understandplus unexplained deaths in the war on drugs, You can count on the opposition to put me You can count on the opposition to put Lower House and of ack ng eadersh p measure in transport vehicles votancing e n o pub cwhich o ficecombination, was o to ficthis ahome ybasic a and fied as too. Tuesday ament Administration, increase the number of would halt US for cent Black woman’s shooting tancing measure in public public transport vehicles try,fifty before she pokes her nose into ours? increase the number of11 uassistance fi just ed lost, The notion that we safely and gradually portation among commuters. now thousand….and still counting. The notion that wecan can safely and gradually portation woes among commuters. the Board of Discipline. When martial law apsulizes the human journey now fifty thousand….and still counting. the Board of Discipline When martial law thecurve Fede apsulizes the human journey and not one court component, against Secretary Carlito called the senators stupid for wanting on pa a woes yze plan he educa on oCOVID-19, ou you h minds HE government has in order to win the hearts and tening of the is just a complement preventive martial Tugade said his department is “receptive ter-Agency Task Force for the Management underweight at about 5 5 pounds and the authorities had an ounce dur ng he 2019 ve ended e ec on Even A an Pe e Caye ano was of be ng azy and nce ed academ ca y and was a eader n ex rasubversive posters in Marikina. Because of p us unexp a ned dea hs n he war on drugs But a medical exam in prison found icles the life, times and death of Ateneo w ness o he ag eemen A documen standard. Secretary, decided in 1973 and which the burden we all feel as the COVID-19 pandemic drags public transport vehicles given that more emnow fifty thousand… and still counting hed qua es To aver he agreed Oc ober 14 A ve y good examp e o h s s wha he Sess on Ha o he House o Rep e In 1971 the writ of habeas corpus was also took the actual police number of 3,000n h s case was even mo e e ab that is not completely irrevers able but could quickly become self-defeatthat is not completely irrevers able but could quickly become self-defeatArmed Forces of the Philippines and the her dead, as long as you are police in The en opublic men otransportation, chThis dunderground en“optimizing” wthere h n is to among commuters beginning and then inflated that number to thirty, forty, anything out of context As awas matter of fact back the WHO-prescribed one-meter to .75 75 meters among commuters beginning "With transportation, fastanything out of context As ano matter ofto fact cut backfrom from the WHO-prescribed one-meter isphysical fastCommunity pantries are a will great alive today of“This Investigation, and the Bure face can stop the spread ofphysical a highly Galvez, distance was he joined the tivist from childhood to declared he joined the underground tivist from childhood days to tohen defund NTF-ELCAC. Irdeclared, You can count on the opposition put measure. of the people. is esaccomplished You can count on the opposition to put Region, which will As sen the from effects oftrimester ed the m sha ng o"With ced opublic accep ea ysaid ders in mass vehicles ders in mass transport vehicles ecut ec per odmasks, of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), ismeters suffic en yeconomy nvo Th ved was even sthe gned So(ADMU) was ya ato to an initial of theand discurr cu ar ac vatransport es ndays co ege B was so The National Union ofthere People’s of human decency and allowed thes reels [policy] be risky activities, Bill was dismissed byons and nf ha number hon yhave for yhe de Manila University activists. she was in her first allowed the Marcos Constitution to operate approved aowar plan us happened n down he Speake shfoot p optimization ow aCOVID-19 ves demons abeesthe beyond of ployees are expected to return to jobs asemon urnover of heed Speakersh Caye ano sudo be abeeludicrous, sotheir emn ce a because d his sc eradical on olives pa en s and ch dwould en suspended and Bill, together with three You can on the opposition to put nd plus unexplained deaths inpcount the on drugs, cause [a] resurgence of cases ifi ing if the number of cases cause [a] resurgence of cases ing if the number of COVID-19 cases bePhilippine National Police, which she search of drugs. Sounds familiar. distance to one would er recovery of and livelihoods as we distance down to one foot would ludicrous, er recovery of lives and livelihoods as we on into its second year. Sept. 14. contagious disease. among passengers help ease transSept 14 hol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex way for people to help each other aside from the beach sanding the DENR is now fifty thousand….and still counting. ou hem Wha happened n he camps o he aside from the beach sanding the DENR is never seen this happen before and he and three years later, in March 1975, while n the radicalization process and three years later in March 1975 while in the radicalization process He added that the DOTR seemed to be No con en w h handshake ha sea ed he dea wh ch n he work of he through a series of programs designed isayas. clearly the handiwork of the Department of ippines. We have the pandemic, this sentiment is understandanything out of context. As a matter of fact, ac ve n na ona s s uden c rc e of rad ca anything out of context. As a matter of fact, tancing measure in public transport vehicles be ween A an Pe e Caye ano and Lo d any doub he eg macy o Ve asco s The counter-intuitive and will derai Howeve e me emphas ze ha educa den y suspended he Congress ona sess on Lawyers (NUPL) pleaded with the he P es den o he coun y was a mother to breastfeed her baby River in the country, there is only one way to the Board of Discipline. When martial law now f f y housand… and s coun ng Each chapter capsulizes the human journey more industries resume their operations. 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Another is riders in mass transport vehicles Echague, Isabela, NPA unit was ativism. Each biography conEchague Isabela Bill’s NPA unit was ativism Each biography conMakabayan (KM) and mmersed h mse f n cause [a] resurgenc ing if the of COVID-19 belike cleaning up the waterways that empty Region, which will... affect the e As the economy reels from the effects of like cleaning up the waterways that empty anything out of context. As a matter of fact, constitution—an election or plebiscite held Sept. 14. combination, and not just one component, plan against COVID-19, Secretary Carlito to an initial optimization of the physical disise HE government has baby stay longer at Fabella Memorial Yet just a month ago a convicted and three years later, in March 1975, while any h ng ou of con ex As a ma er of fac turning points in the radicalization process his radical activities, Bill was dismissed by de Manila University (ADMU) activists. gal o say s y es o he wo House eade s Fo me The National Union of People’s also spending money on related programs AS THE coun y con nues o g ap As Cong ess nues oofd lives scuss and he livelihoods also spending money on related programs he rtwo cand dac for he wo House of urnover he Speakersh p Minnesota, Caye sud-planted distance down to one foot would besea ludicrous, er con recovery as we describes the public transportation plan ag eemen was hono edes w hou hem Whaano happened nthe hehis camps obe he describes the public transportation planhaas as workers and the political opposition. Minneapolis, knee handshake edofhe dea whare chdistance phe -violent one-meter based on WHO You can count on the opposition to put on ha Pres den Du er e des red a careless disregard for the saf key component of most efforts to stop the ratives a “persistent presence” to di a careless disregard for the sa key component of most efforts to stop the also spending money on related programs his mouth shut, no further action was to “safely optimize the carrying capacity” of trace this principle to the Filipino another weeks," Tugade added. needs to tweaked so that the another two weeks " Tugade added to convince CPP/NPA combatants to s uden and commun y organ z ng work There tacked by the military. Bill was captured e violent death inflicted by tacked by the military Bill was captured e death inflicted by ippines. We have flattened the the pandemic, this sentiment is understandface masks, can stop the spread of a highly Galvez, said “optimizing” physical distance in accordance with law and participated in less,” he warned. ial gins to rise as a result. alth officials are still reporting ealth officials are still reporting tancing measure inTagu public vehicles Speake Caye ano asa adoctor can smartial This “further be optimized to 0.5 me-hewho ew w aside hcapsulizes he COV D 19 pandem cfirst ou into Manila Bay just as they had to 2021 budge calet on oas he gove nhut Sena ep by become he fphysical rs to us cedistance w hHospital ough into Manila Bay just as they first had to from the beach sanding, the DENR is helike reducing the The doctrine of the Board of Discipline. When law Each chapter the human journey or Reina Mae River her lawyer Josalee Deinla waiting for inseeakeep inhav Villa US had beat and asep de from he beach sand ng he DENR sthe to stories about personal involvements at Represen aWild sea swill of g C transport y The den yserviceman suspended Congress ona sess on gave Lawyers (NUPL) pleaded with the ng emoRey figh ouves The squabb ng wo A ans a so us an oppo un y approved a plan if it weren’t so potentially dangerous. push forward under the new normal,” Galreckless. cleaning up the waterways that empty reckless. munity but from all Americans who were like cleaning up the waterways that empty In me A an Pe er w probab y come cited widespread human rights vioon the neck of George Floyd, a 46-year-old standard. down. testers. Helicopters, including taken. Even Senator Panfilo Lacson public transport vehicles given that more ing men and women who ha spread of COVID-19 around the world, anything out of context. As a matter of fact, ing men and women who ha HERE was something spread of COVID-19 around the world like cleaning up the waterways that empty lay down their arms and come back boast about tradition of bayanihan, or commusense of community is not lost. In 1971 he wr of habeas corpus was Tugade argues that current health meascontagious disease. among passengers would help ease transeduca ona sys em s ves o ca y on men o p ov de he necessa y suppo Tugade argues that current health measare he consumma e po ca ope a o and that is not completely irreversib able but could quickly become self-defeatonly by qualified and duly registered voters. alive. Before killing him, the soldiers mertary forces. alive Before killing him the soldiers mertary forces to .75 meters among commuters beginning The newly appro To date, physical distancing has been a s. schoo -age ch hmoney dren eousands ters two weeks and meters after ouhe go ng Speaker defended h sby and h sto 0.3 was declared, hewhere joined theNPA underground of an Ateneo activist from childhood days o November 16 n he process p ac ng n con court bebe ween camps nafter he asmother cou othese compa ewas he as ng toeade sh plet the mother and her indications that clear the bayfront of tons of Echague, Isabela, Bill’s unit was atthe peak of activism. Each biography conaSenate so spend ng on a garbage ed programs inside the jail they could Reina Mae’s fought clear the bayfront of tons of garbage before strangled a Black Filipino transgender also spending money related separation of powers either In fact, apower former adviser to the new vez said. hey ousands of new COVID-19 rea ze ha sCOVID-19 dec soge on ore no honor hon stobefore Dr. Anthony Leachon said the sickened by the abuse ofsafely the police. Dr.wo Anthony Leachon said the one-meter between commuters, though lations perpetrated by what she described asIATF man who was already handcuffed “This [policy] will be risky, reckless, gg was pof ov done ng educa on oas sher uden sjust heven ough he a eprograms e The na ve ea ng moda es increase the number of into Bay, just they first had to ployees are expected return to their jobs as will become the first with into Manila Bay, just as they first had to gine UH-60 Black Hawkif wa who at time advocated for his ressman soManila aaois go ge These a nshim a commuters. eto necessa y1975, The notion that we can and gradually portation woes among art attempts to but to take public transportat along with good hygiene and washsuspended and Bthe wthe hjustice hree to the folds of the law. They are then aside from the beach sanding, DENR but tothe take public transporta along with good and hand washnity spirit, while others point toone-meter the cause [a] resurgence of cases ing ifythe number COVID-19 cases beThere also should be a away to deal Neither can the Commission onwas Elections such as the mandatory use of masks into Manila Bay as they first had to F Both of such as the mandatory use of face masks ie Sept. 14. w fe’s cand dac es for bo hdaughter Tagu gface House eopardy he me na ona -budge comp e- hand supremely ironic about cilessly tortured him, leaving with 17 p ures, eures o weeks was emba ass ng o weeks," say shygiene y esofoserving he wo House eade s Fo me morializes the life of 11 Atcareless disregard key component of most efforts to stop cilessly tortured him leaving him with 17 the life of 11 Bu because she sAtCa ho cDepa as we as gemorializes and three years later, in March while turning points in radicalization process another two Tugade added. ach tacked by the military. Bill captured cludes with the violent death inflicted by ke c ean ng up he wa erways ha emp y erm-shar ng agreemen w h Rep Ve asco s provided with natal care facilities for the right of her and allowed to walk free after describes the public transportation plan as bringing in the sand But don’t expect the baby stay longer at Fabella Memorial va ous ea n ng moda es The mp emen ed by he DepEd Wh e we bringing in the sand But don’t expect the On June 1, peaceful protesters at Lalike cleaning up the waterways that empty oast about is a myth in this physical distance between individuals is the physical distance between individuals is the noble intentions are counter-intuitive and will derail the flatwas the m sha one wan s o go a and su v ve he President Duterte’s “brutal regime.” and lying face down and being restrained cut back from the WHO-prescribed one-meter "With public transportation, there is fastmore industries resume their operations. placement also treated his insulting school-age children. Lakota, were observed a fections daily. fe ow KMs were de a ned for pu ng up fections daily. given government assistance to be health officials are still less,” he them warned. gins toDu rise aSpeake result. for be foot ing and use of face masks. sea hy antradition argumen ha efthe he F p - todoctrine the 2022 elections. While itheand can the bayfront of tons of garbage before easdo Ces w ashields nThis damaged heargues epbe Caye anoHealth aswith a asexcanthe seeright s abuse—of onhealth ha Pres denthe er easdes red right for them tomen beonly only foot ing and the use of face masks Health exalso spending on related programs clear the bayfront of ofstab garbage before Christian of charity that riders in mass transport potential people will “further optimized 0.5 meface meant that one-meter The of the and face shields meant that the one-meter clear the bayfront tons garbage before tclear the same waiting for a opmen doctor hut in Villa Rey conserva ve Barre ’smade conf spostpone to about personal involvements san ingto andaain wom impose alives moral spread of inCOVID-19 around world, wounds gunshot ve up their lives during the stab wounds and 11he gunshot wounds up their lives during the he rcritics men obill Educa onhas ptons ov ded erma na veon he wors smoney on he navehicles hof srs poreporting -atof awa o11 deve osincoun a acu e yand Tugade that current measfi led by ahey US conreckless. alive. Before killing him, the soldiers merMarcosian military forces. nC. ostories Man adec Bay us as fjust had oand These pleadings were rejected granddaughter to remain together fayette Square near the White House inonly five years and 10 months of oohn make ough po ca ung ewounds. n hand Hospital or and letshow Reina Mae keep River her bedrock of preventing virus transmission, bedrock of preventing virus transmission, to praise them for that tening of the curve the National Capital critics to praise them for that distance down to one foot would be ludicrous, er recovery of livelihoods as we belike into Manila Bay, as they first had to .enve Both of country Six months before Wild’s sponsorship by two other officers. Despite Floyd’s Tugade said his department is “receptive u a on o he House he consumma e po ca ope a o remarks lightly. He is of course, enties no peop e aghas and ncredu ous Though subvers ve pos ers n Mar k na Because of of force” over protester But because she is Catholic as well as In me A an Pe er w probab y come The newly approved policy als To date, physical distancing has been a able to reintegrate back to society. brushing up against so insofar as local elections are concerned, ters after two weeks and to 0.3 meters after modes othe educa on— he modu aFinally ea nempty as the officials w vacc ne o han sIsabela, COV Dnot 19 we he haveo o perts—including those from the World as washthe government government officials w perts—including those from thelining World states that topotentially those todangerous. whom much cleaning up the waterways that up every day and totaking s10 Echague, Bill’s NPA was at-sending ca career whose hofgh po nthe was hFinally, sofbe ng peak of Each biography conphysical distancing measure can be relaxed. bound obayfron be a sand. very rocky one Expec aLo bringing in the But don’t expect the physical distancing measure can be relaxed bringing in sand. But don’t expect the but take public alonghis with good hygiene and hand bringing in the sand But don’t expect the separation of powers Artemio “Jun” Somoza Cecombination, and just one component, tnof years of martial law. plan against COVID-19, Secretary Carlito by reducing the physical distance thousands of new COVID-19 Artemio “Jun” Somoza Cest 10 years ofactivism. martial law ures, such as the mandatory use of face masks Dr. Leachon said the one-meter bthe ok dan A Ve asco on hunit DC calling for action on cilessly tortured him, leaving him with 17 The book memorializes life 11 Atcconservative, ear he ons of garbage before imperative on the Lawyers also asked that Reina Mae photos and letters to the his 10-year sentence tonot and that wearing aaAnthony face mask or face shield ifWashington itand weren’t so push forward under the new normal,” Galand that wearing face mask or face shield inside the jail where they could be ark Air R Region, which affect the entire As the economy reels from the effects of gresswoman seeking to susThe new policy, approved by the InThe new policy, approved by the InCons de ng ha afe cong essman sranged awill... go flight ge e efforts These a stop s aPhile the necessa ycareless to initial optimization of the physical dishe h s w were no es hey speech, Louisville white police officers pleading that he could breathe, the o rea ze ha h s dec s on o no honor h s n. * * * * * * ng wh ch nvo ves he d s bu on o adap o he new no ma and we a e h s rad ca ac v es B was d sm ssed by clear the bayfront of tons of garbage before tled to his opinion but public officials the same again gathered later in the even a disregard for the safet Barrett’s confirmation is key component of most to this can be done only under specified There are many other programs. another two weeks," Tugade added. The new IATFh se ec ed as a ma or po ca par y’s cand da e tacked by the military. Bill was captured rules don’t need to sit beside th Health Organization (WHO)--believe this cludes with the violent death inflicted by is given, much will also be required. rules don’t need to sit beside t Health Organization (WHO)--believe this more than they need while offering he ef y bera s—espec a y n ma ns ream nown into Manila Bay, just as they first had to face masks, can stop the spread of a highly Galvez, said “optimizing” physical distance The chief implementer of the government’s ha e hand s ow key and p e e s o The chief implementer of the government’s some hard realities. right for them to be ing and the use of face masks. Health exphysical distance between individuals is the critics to praise them for that lestial Jr. was born 16 September 1950 in rpi Sison is Floyd’s murder were violently dispersed souls are—Ferdie Arceo, critics to praise them for that. and face shields meant that the one-meter lestial Jr was born 16 September 1950 in souls are—Ferdie Arceo is a myth in this critics to praise them for that. In fact, a former adviser to the IATF vez said. ng stab wounds and 11 gunshot wounds. eneans who gave up their lives during the br ng ng n he sand Bu don’ expec he e m s on y h ee yea s he e m sha one wan s o go a and su v ve he is just a complement to this basic preventive City. between commuters, even though be allowed to express breast milk and p n ed cop es o se ea n ng modu es is just a complement to this basic preventive authorities nearly every week freedom eased by a presidential o adap o he new no ma we canno ippines. We have flattened the curve, but the pandemic, this sentiment is understandma n a ned d fferen res dences w h each erm-shar ng agreemen w h Rep Ve asco s provided with natal care facilities infections daily. for Agency Task Force for the Management as -Agency Task Force for the Management tancing measure in public transport vehicles who did not the identify themselves barged white of police officer Derek kept ing Given he Board of Ddo sc pup ne When mar aExpect aw Philippines seem ironic. normally not go around calling men and women who have COVID-19 aroundChauvin the world, circumstances. The Election Code cites as by for hto sbayfront coun ry’s second-h ghes pos on her own country’s spo pend American security assisToday the honors Our Lady of bound be aChurch very rocky one. all Today the Church honors Our Lady of The problem is, the accomplishTugade argues that current health meas- spread bringing in the sand. But don’t expect the she sp ope a e qu e y He does no speak alive. Before killing him, the soldiers merMarcosian military forces. contagious disease. among passengers would help ease transAny attempt to tinker with the med a— o gang on her We can on y hope In either case, intention benothing. clear the of tons of garbage before as the government bedrock of preventing virus transmission, law enforcement officers to clear a path perts—including those from the World and he b ended on ne ea n ng whe e se as de he ac ha s uden s need o describes the public transportation plan as ng ag eemen n 2019 d d no make ough po ca ung e n h s coun y gay physical distancing measure can be relaxed. Maragondon Cavite, Jun was a son of ArCelestial, Sonny Hizon, Ed approved policy Maragondon Cavite Jun was atosonclean of ArCelestial Sonny Hizon Ed *den *isis*oflaw.moments nd well or of hem resfor d ng n apartment ddaughter’s fferen parbecome srelease of ahe self-defeatr26-year-old he wors no dec s on he made n h sirreversible. po and -for hand Balintameasure. Finally, Artemio “Jun” Somoza Cehorrendous first 10 of martial cr cs oInfectious pra sehe hem for ha that isknee nothas completely We will able but could quickly *dyears **commuters. *the he measure. *are *still be given access lactation pleading her pardon less Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), to .75 meters among commuters beginning Emerging (IATF), These pleadings were rejected dec ared oDiseases ned he underground Tha sIn on cw ear yto sp eased Pres into the ofcountry his on Floyd’s neck almost nine health officials reporting to in take public transportatio along with good hygiene washground for postponement “any serious cause the senators stupid their ke swas wha enue han he has oTask he was combating abuse ofgra po ures, such as the mandatory use ofsto face masks the lefty liberals—especially inof of the Force are not The notion that can safely and gradually portation woes among shou dto been enough ween wo cilessly tortured him, with 17 Sorrows In one Gospel reading (Lk 33The book memorializes life 11 AtConstitution or postpone elections is2: Sorrows one Gospel reading (Lk 2: sdec uden shave be ab eif othe abe end cmainstream asses con ea n ng Whwe eWhen he leaving budge ehim he Repub can ma or ytemio nagency’s he Sena e33ofC. critics praise them for that. 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But don’t expect the rules don’t need to Health Organization (WHO)--believe this cbut yHe The rif argumen sen aw s walk uden The new policy, approved by the IncaIf career whose h gh po n was bean ng Ve The chief implementer of the government’s he exCelestial, superintendent of Public Lacaba, Dante Perez, Ditto temio Celestial superintendent of Public cause [a] resurgence if we are reckLacaba Dante Perez Ditto ing the number of COVID-19 cases beadded that the DOTR seemed to be He added that the DOTR seemed to be Today the Church honors Our Lady of lestial Jr. was born 16 September 1950 in sked to beThese intrepid souls are—Ferdie Arceo, * * * Sept. 14. arly the handiwork of the Department of us arly the handiwork of the Department of Pres den Du er e— he broker of he agreefacilities inside the Manila City Jail to no avail a convicted killer could be and hree years a er n March 1975 wh e Today the Church honors Our Lady of Lawyers also asked that Reina Mae sen he wo be ng nom na ed as Monday he e Today the Church honors Our Lady of Black woman, Breonna Taylor, and shot minutes—until he was dead. right for them to be only a foot ap ing and the use of face masks. Health exsuch as violence, terrorism, loss or destruction hono ab e peop e The e was a s gned excep ha c asses a e done v a ad o budget is hanging on the balance. ma ns open o amendmen s u ge ou suggests a careless cut back from the WHO-prescribed one-meter "With public transportation, there is fastand face shields meant that the one-meter attempts to impose a moral im widely known to the public except media—to gang up on her. We can only hope stab wounds and 11 gunshot wounds. eneans who gave up their lives during the a touchstone issue that Filipinos regard e ng he dea shou d have known ha e hand s ow key and p e e s o thousands of new COVID-19 w s and he r ground Dr. Anthony Leachon said the one-meter es xed nearby so hea could hold up aDe35) the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that 35) the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that ishe just athat complement this preventive scurry ng church oat Fam yresult. Code offrom heto Ph - basic seviolation ec ed as aless,” ma orquarantine po warned. ca par y’s cand da e benevolent, and only fool would ofcompassion rules, and a way to avoid mass gatherings *Sec*Lady *he well, or ter-Agency Task Force for the Management Air critics to praise them for that. the Duterte administration nad extrahe gins to rise as a ed working at cross-purposes the Demen —who wan ed no h ng o s and n working cross-purposes from the Schools in Cavite, and Maria Celestial. zie Silva, Nick Solana, and Schools in Cavite and Maria Celestial zzie Silva Nick Solana and This will “further be optimized to 0.5 mewe us was a o o a k abou b ng ng back Maragondon Cavite, Jun was a son of ArBill Begg, Jun Celestial, Sonny Hizon, Ed nsportation (DOTR), with Transport SecToday he Church honors Our of e ev s on o on ne ansportation (DOTR), with Transport eg s a o s o ake Sorrows In one Gospel reading (Lk 2: 33documen pulated by wa ng for a doc or n a hu n V a Rey Female Dormitory The hospital where Reina Mae shown some and human The new IATFas the government officials who perts—including those from the World distance down to one foot would be ludicrous, er recovery of lives and livelihoods as we be allowed to express breast milk and aut of election paraphernalia or records, force her dead in an anti-drug operation gone The transcripts of bodycam footage physical distancing measure can be relaxed. human unes e be ng wha sp op. ope a epos qu on e y He does no speak Sorrows. In one reading (Lk 2: 33the Philippines seemorironic, in Sorrows. In one Gospel reading (Lk 2: 33for occasional press releases. Itsafety Finally, Artemio “Jun” Somoza Cehorrendous first 10Gospel years of martial law. that the Republican majority in the Senate with utmost one that weof cannot the intruders before Taylor was killed in na physical distance between individuals the for ive Th ba esuspicion; ough ounborn ma er for hose who sved pp and oHealth, he urs sprudence on ishehas h sa counthemselves ry’s second-h ghes Bible in aof bizarre photo measure. y. of Infectious Diseases is disregard the infections mistake the word “community” exposing to the risk ofhas the fulfilment her unborn Child’s that their pantries attract. The the fulfilment of her Child’s mission as also psTugade ahas oEmerging ms way of me yToday approva Congress he nof oosBalisi-Umali cons a on nce doJopson, nArthur 15 he dOur gn yat and he gsuperintendent oand ydeofor he The newly approved policy alsobe To date, physical been the Church honors Lady ked to be*Speake *been *by partment which mandates the When oof me Caye ano sus partment Health, mandates the ters after two weeks to 0.3 meters after ry Arthur emphasizing the need Jun entered college awas politically charged hose body not yet ary Tugade emphasizing the need temio Celestial, ofsuch Public Jun entered college at apolice politically charged Eman Lacaba, Dante Perez, Ditto hose body has not yet been Sorrows In one Gospe read ng (Lk 2amission 33Echague Isabe adaily. B ’s NPA un was -s(IATF), institutes reforms in the miliifmajeure, itapproved weren’t so potentially dangerous. push forward under the new normal,” GalrulesCongresswoman don’t need to sitWild beside them ng hin ee yea snumber oofof wo Speake swhich w distancing mo Pres eM han heofbystanders o suggests When he access was Health Organization (WHO)--believe this ae and Judge Marivic of the gave birth recommended the baby kindness why were Reina and other analogous causes of 35) the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that shou d government’s haveand been enough be ween wo wrong. No drugs were found Tayas well as video shot by who The chief implementer of the given to clean lactation ple bedrock preventing virus transmission, a hail of bullets. lestial Jr. born 16 September 1950 These intrepid souls are—Ferdie Arceo, countenance. It is one issue that frays the would help if the NTF-ELCAC can rm mean ng of he fam y home Tha dec s on c ear y d sp eased den will stand their ground. be eve ha he r gh s nvoked by abor on s— A of law enforcement agencies policy 35), the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that He added that the DOTR seemed to be 35), the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that aS nce he beg n he needs o he ed clearly the handiwork of the Department of yn Genera Appropr a ons Ac for 2021 em nds House Whe he h s qu e demeano radical pended he sess on oof abou acap mon hHe for infection and punishing weather ganizer ofhethe Maginhawa com- is free awas careless disregard for the ofMonday workkey component of most efforts to stop the will be like athe sword piercing her heart In one-meter distance based on the WHO will be like a sword piercing her heart In one-meter distance based on the WHO another two weeks," Tugade added. Today the Church honors Our Lady of InLess fact, a in former adviser to the IATF end up no sa“communist.” slor, ywearing ng eher he oface he wo be ng nom nasafety ed asshow e the vez said. “safely optimize the carrying capacity” of Sorrows. In one Gospel reading (Lk 2: 33“safely optimize carrying capacity” of pulated by acked by he m ary B was ured hono ab e peop e The e a s gned Schools Cavite, and Maria Celestial. Sarmiento, Lazzie Silva, Nick Solana, and ugh period. He joined the Ateneo Catechetical 35) he b nd seer S meon warns Mary ha column, I share stories of period joined the Ateneo Catechetical column I share stories a nature that the holding of a free, orderly and of working men and her nfan den ed he same? Manila Regional Trial Court Branch be kept with mother said Deinla and that a mask or face shield an emergency medical worker, had pleaded with the police to stop, Floyd To he grea cons erna on and d sgus ng Pres den Du er e— he broker of he agreethe fulfilment of her unborn Child’s mission facilities inside Manila City Jail Let us remain but than a week after Wild’s sponsorMaragondon Cavite, Jun was a son of Arn ng o c asses we Bill Begg, Jun Celestial, Sonny Hizon, Ed tary and police to end human nerves and elicit instinctive condemnation The new policy, approved by the Inuca on sec o espe develop an effective information any legislation before the US C Inkobe this time were involved in thewe violent dispersal This battle ought matter those who xr gh ohan ber yher hednof penumbra gh working at cross-purposes the Deethe ec he on ando new eade shpublic pas careless ythat e w current se ve health apMore haher nto dec ngheChild’s oforgh renege Transportation (DOTR), with Transport Secas Oc 6 and wh ch or mission fulfilment of unborn bataang the fulfilment of unborn Child’s mission ing men and women no spread COVID-19 around theatfrom world, as as shown nStill, he po caof d are ama usbasic was aand owho o he ahave k abou bchoice ng ng back for instance, is desuggests there indications that conditions. Worse, the throngs munity pantry, standard. describes theargues transportation plan Tugade measdocumen standard. lic transport vehicles given that more emblic transport vehicles given that more emaCelestial. ve Before ng h m he so d ers merthe other reading (Jn 19:25-27) her heart Sorrows. In one Gospel reading (Lk 2: 33the other reading (Jn 19:25-27) her heart have seen s uden s honest election should become impossible Jun entered college at a politically charged c a y hose eache s Manny Yap (whose body has not yet been he fu f men of her unborn Ch d’s m ss on of he F p no peop e Come ec accep ed is just a complement to this preventive men —who wan ed no h ng o s n Instruction League (ACIL) and the Student nd 35), the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that Instruction League (ACIL) and the Student nd Celestial ship speech, a grand jury in Louisville, ter-Agency Task Force for the Management no criminal record. But the police used said more than 20 times he could not breathe. temio Celestial, superintendent of Public Jopson, Eman Lacaba, Dante Perez, Ditto and rejection from the people. While most Female Dormitory T ng aLafayette Square, including the US Park men o h m we n he ema n ng mon hs be dissemination program so that the will be like a sword piercing her heart In no course, but wouldn’t it be a m on h s agreemen w h Rep Ve asco A an patient and pr vacy—are far ess mpor an han he r gh wha happened as Monday and Tues partment of Health, which mandates the believe that the rights invoked by abortionists— retary Arthur Tugade emphasizing the need rights abuses here. women who have w nessed Wha can one ea y do n 15 he d gn y and he os g o y o he mself in extreme hardship, does When o me Speake Caye ano sus but to take public transportation. Is it all along with good hygiene and hand washreckless. ures, such as the mandatory use of face masks and eache sreturn aas ke “This [policy] will be risky, reckless, and s subdivision,” uden s be ong these noble intentions are brushing of of people standing shoulder tomother centralizing its took distribution ofpolice aid num will be like aaaed sword piercing her heart. In “This [policy] will be risky, reckless, will be like sword piercing her heart. In yees are expected to return to their jobs as cis ess yEmerging orke ured hoften m eav ng hgh m w hHis 17 yees are expected to to their jobs as he argumen of Caye ano and approved way me yHe approva bypleading Congress of his he measure. ent in any political (section 5, the blind seer Simeon warns Mary that of Infectious Diseases (IATF), is period. He joined the Ateneo Catechetical found). In this column, I share the stories of is indeed pierced she watches death w be sword p erc ng her hear In disregard for the safety Kentucky cleared all three police officers indeed pierced as she watches His death oars v35), o a e o e he 2022 e ec ons we w have Catholic Action (SCA). Due perhaps to his misunderstood and disso Catholic Action (SCA) Due perhaps to his misunderstood and often disSchools in Cavite, and Maria Celestial. Sarmiento, Lazzie Silva, Nick Solana, and may not understand the intricacies of the a refrain we have long heard here: the was also for and begday cou d on y be n e p e ed as a Pe er a ena a sens b e r h nk ng Police, the US Secret Service, the DC the fulfilment of her unborn Child’s mission also the actual LAST week was a bumper crop of inanity also took the actual police num Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the public will know more. This way, it LAST week was a bumper crop of inanity gav tive use of her time and energy one-meter distance based on the WHO o fe wh ch s c ed f rs n he US Dec ara on the right liberty and theconsiderate penumbral right toand thehe11 other reading (Jn 19:25-27) her heart o 21 mon hs? 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In transport vehicles given that emprivacy—are far less important than the right of working men and physical distance between individuals is the was is indeed pierced as she watches His death the government officials make the perts—including those from the ca F p nos be eved ha he Du er e-apMore ha n ng o renege physical distancing measure can be relaxed. working at cross-purposes from the Detening of the curve in the National Capital ite tening of the curve in the National Capital n h s fi s speech as he House F na y Ar em o “Jun” Somoza CeTransportation (DOTR), with Transport SecTugade said his department is “receptive Tugade said his department is “receptive no ce because he move had he po en The death of a 67-year-old man social distancing guidelines. barangays as a way to also avoid overNeedless to say, the COVID-19 pandemic ng gry over y amb ous and who s any h ng Susan Wild sought the enactment of her Taylor, signaling that there are no legal new ea n ng mo n a flung a eas Prisons, the Arlington County Police Deo cand da es s gn ng an ag eemen o h m we n he ema n ng mon hs be period. He joined the Ateneo Catechetical found). In this column, I share the stories of the people who will govern and represent Catholic Action (SCA). Due perhaps to his They were misunderstood and often dissindeed ndeed p erced as she wa ches H s dea h is pierced as she watches His death will be like a sword piercing her heart. 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But now, 30 years or so been fully established As far as the family us But now years or so man rights abuses against labor organizers, shot Taylor dead, ang white police officer in per od He o30 he A eneo Ca eche The newly approved policy also suggests To date, has been a ono ehe ab eballot wou dphysical be some has ha we aeCOVID-19 The newly approved policy also suggests To date, physical distancing has been a as well as ensure the conduct fair, also spending money Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy offered to also spending money on rela rected National Guard helicopters to use Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy offered to partment of Health, which mandates the he so ca ed doc o sepa a on o effec ve y become Caye ano C y And e after two weeks and to 0.3 meters after aga ns now-former Speaker A an Pe er s after two weeks and to 0.3 meters after need women who have and the extent of his participation from 1972 well-received in the Ateneo, for they queseven if Philippine elections are historically wo o he many easons why s no e he can pu hem o and change he cause [a] resurgence of cases if we are recking if the number of cases beRegion, which will... affect the entire PhilAs the economy reels from the effects of You can count on the opposi Makabayan party-listers in Congress that in consecrating the country to Our Lady eld ge he o he w be o ced o make h s in consecrating the country to Our Lady the President—in a private letter that’s Sept. 14. toLeader an initial optimization of the physical disto the President—in a private letter that’s gone viral—a Marian appeal for him to lead It’s bad enough that seniors, who of the equation is the taking. Someing this pandemic. All efforts must now have no been a pa w h hose o y depend on he DepEd As hey say he Nazarene Na hanae sarcas ca y asks ,ndto while by Franklin Drilon to censure homegrown visionary, recently conveyed The circumstances of Jun’s death have not needs the support of Congress to pass cency, even set us against each other while soc e y I s a so equa y rue ha he House eaders defer o he Pres den gone v ra —a Mar an appea for h m o ead aside from the beac In anti-terrorism spokesman hem wou d1974 ke for obecame see the political opposition. Minneapolis, Minnesota, planted his knee In today’s Gospel (Jn 1:and 47-51), the apostle Ins ruc on League (ACIL) he Sconveyed uden powe sand be ween he Execu ve Jud c he ahe homegrown visionary, recently no A an’s sacqu sfor erwas P a“Red-tagging” who sucrecalls, he was gone several before ation of martial law, we see one-meter distance based on the WHO anoPCOO SMaria r ke 3 and he wcontinues aaippines. disregard for the safety of workrecalls was gone for days before key component of most efforts to stop the ation ofworkers martial law we see IT about IS herue wha hey say ha he kwaterway nd orderly and free elections, should administer “persistent presence” tothe disperse procareless disregard the safety of workkey component ofto most efforts tounderstandstop the of ther two weeks," Tugade added. like up the Sison to resign her post if those party-listers would other two weeks," Tugade added. like cleaning up thekill waterway Jose Maria Sison continues to boast boast about resign her post ifreply, those party-listers would easy o us eacareless go oforge powe once ed po kbebaoue The po cs wh ch House s cleaning to less clear-cut at this point. tioned our traditions, disturbed our complanot the most peaceful, orderly and civil. own move WCaye h Jose showed who We have flattened curve, but the pandemic, this sentiment is in oany he coun es Hence many bewa less,” he warned. gins rise as adresult. akes ared v hs age oseveral aweaknesses se a days ch Hence anything out do of context. As a mat the administration them. tancing measure in public transport vehicles This will “further be optimized to 0.5 mew la Rey and her Son on pains of suffering “the Big “Can hto ng good come from Nazare h?” sy” and her Son on pains of suffering “the are most vulnerable to COVID-19, how, the rush toedget goods, be exerted so that we not no choice but to take Parlade. Fifteen senators have apin consecrating the country to Our Lady -led uproar gone viral—a Marian appeal for him to lead sBig reng and of our po -gen Bo hha ofinhe hem adm hafree hey w gone viral—a Marian appeal for him to lead the tagging law and keep its huge been fully established. As far as the family they were with us. But now, 30 years or so n consecra ng he coun ry o Our Lady the President—in a private letter that’s also spending Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy offered to Wild cited widespread human rights vioon the neck of George Floyd, a 46-year-old cessfu y re urned o he Sena e The F ques on s wha w The Honorab e Genstandard. Ca ho c Ac on (SCA) Due perhaps o h s Philip tries to recruit one Nathanael to follow testers. Helicopters, including a twin-enof po cs we have n h s coun ry necempolls in such a way as to ensure that ing men and women who have no choice spread of COVID-19 around the world, A emen s ag eemen as we a known o ve by o some h ng hono ing men and women who have no choice also took the actual police number of 3,000spread of COVID-19 around the world, LAST week was a bumper crop of inanity to the President—in a private letter that’s they found his body in the Montalban River n e m en connec on o wo se he nhanced by time, that these a so ca on ou e ecommun ca ons they found his body in the Montalban River enhanced by time that these he ea Boss s He demons a ed ha Tugade argues that current health measTugade argues that current health measthat is not completely irreversible. We will able but could quickly become self-defeatThe circumstances of Jun’s death have not rs. cency, even set us against each other while into Manila Bay, just as they the size and growth of the NDF. Both of This time around, the possibility of do a couple of simple things: denounce Sena e w become he rsth Understanding (APCU), which goes back to into Manila Bay just asfmon they the size and growth of the NDF Both of do a couple of simple things: denounce to .75 meters among commuters beginning The newly approved policy also suggests To date, physical distancing has been a aside from the beach sanding, In reply, anti-terrorism spokesman PCOO ters after two weeks and to 0.3 meters after nd was atBu he goes aon ong hcountry Ph pand dour parently signed this already. The cs are essen aawill yyfrom he srisky, reng hswashand fo ow h oswould orders Th sy says ae Sohas are lining up ather these venues inited the spirit of helping others been them with our kindness. One” the long-feared earthquake along budget, Parlade chooses to antagonize One” the long-feared earthquake along and her Son on pains of suffering “the Big tons of recalls, he was for several days before pbut nomeans peop eresign now had Caye anos com ng after the declaration of martial see eman from Tagu gon C doMaria for rSison kein 3?the and her Son pa ns of suffer ng he Basks, gLady lations perpetrated by what she described as Black man who was already handcuffed “This be reckless, in consecrating the to Our Lady ack ow etransportation. ab ew suse gna espec alaw, yhim n“we awas in consecrating the country to Our compan es o[policy] mmed egone add ess ex unde s and ha wo hono ab e ab wou d be some h ng ha we a like cleaning up th Jose continues to boast about encoun ers h he m ary mar a post if those party-listers bs as gine UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72 gone viral—a Marian appeal for him to lead public he so ca doc ne sepa a o essar y reflec s he charac er of our minimum public health safety protocols are the Nazarene. Nathanael sarcastically but to take public transportation. Is all along with good hygiene and hand plus unexplained deaths war on drugs, and illogic issuing the opposition, esto take public transportation. Is it all along with good hygiene and hand washcause [a] resurgence of cases if we are recking if the number of COVID-19 cases beons s, such as the mandatory of face masks s, such as the mandatory use of face masks near the Wawa Dam in Rizal province on 21 indeed absorb the best of our gone viral—a Marian appeal for to lead schoo -age ch dren China’s Maoist years. When asked about the near the Wawa Dam in Rizal province on 21 been fully established. As far as the family Sept. 14. indeed absorb the best of our they were with us. But now, 30 years or so postponing 2022 general elections a careless disregard for the safety of workkey component of most efforts to stop the clear the bayfront of tons of ga them can’t be telling the truth at the same communist violence and work with the also spending money on related Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy offered to clear the bayfront of tons of g them can’t be telling the truth at the same communist violence and work with the another two weeks," Tugade added. aptured Jesus sees h m com ng and commen s eble weaknesses of our soc ein yderail as Inhedenounce aExecu very unusua Congress ona flung aOne” eas senators however, do not seem s the ng n to elying ne pas ob ems and asse vewe yfixation Senate. Furthermore, this counter-intuitive and will the flatand dout sRiver ngu shed pe sons bcouple nd hem wou d number kegrowth o seeto thirty, President Duterte’s “brutal regime.” and face down and being restrained they found his body the Montalban with athe clarity enhanced by time, that powe s so be ween vethen Jud inflated c a size One” he ong-feared ear hquake a“the ong the Marikina fault that could hit 8 5 on the the long-feared earthquake along hes of the the Marikina fault that could hit 8 5 on the FORMATION aw’s suppress on of open po ca ac vthese sto Lakota, were observed in a “low-flying es ex into Manila Bay, the and of the NDF. Both of do a of simple things: soc e y I s a so equa y rue ha he observed. And this includes, as pointed less,” he warned. gins rise a result. and that forty, pecially the Red variety. right for them to be only a foot apart long ing and the use of face masks. Health exdo and her Son, on pains of suffering Big right for them to be only a foot apart so long “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” ing and the use of face masks. Health exand her Son, on pains of suffering “the Big Bu because she s Ca ho cj This will “further be optimized to 0.5 meDuterte speech, Chinese Ambassador Huang in consecrating the country to Our Lady ed uproar face shields meant that the one-meter d face shields meant that the one-meter recalls, he was gone for several days before after declaration of martial law, we see raised by House Deputy Majority Leader ey ing men and women who have no choice spread of COVID-19 around the world, February 1974. There was a big gash on his m, giving themselves up for in consecrating the country to Our Lady February 1974 There was a big gash on his m giving themselves up for like cleaning up the waterways Jose Maria Sison continues to boast about resign her post if those party-listers would Tugade argues that current health measbringing in the sand. But don time. rest of government to peaceably address its bringing in the sand But don time rest of government to peaceably address its Second y he emo eness o schoo s exp o e op ons ha can ead o he nec s mer“Here s a rue Israe e There s no dup c y hed, In he end whe her we ke or no mee ng n Ce ebr y Spor s P aza n tening of the curve in the National Capital have a unified stand on what to do se ves o ab de by he cond ons of uden s Six months before Wild’s sponsorship by two other officers. Despite Floyd’s on red tagging is not a good sign. It ptive near the Wawa Dam in Rizal province on 21 show of force” over protesters who had organ za ons Jun’s po ca nvo vemen young men did indeed absorb the best of our he Mar k na fau ha cou d h 8 5 on he The newly approved policy also suggests To date, physical distancing has been a s reng hs and weaknesses of our po by Comelec director James Jimenez, holding the Marikina fault that could hit 8 5 on the ngress has now fifty thousand….and still counting. clear the bayfront o them can’t be telling the truth at the same Consider, for example, the accusation by communist violence and work with the Richter Baby subsequently confided to me ters after two weeks and to 0.3 meters after as the government officials who make the those from the conserva veBay,them Barre ’s they conff Richter Baby subsequently confided to me blandly replied that the maritime issue as washthe government officials who make the Is Either perts—including those from World But he goes along with Philip. tsical measure can be relaxed. they found body in the Montalban River ysical distancing measure can be relaxed. with aAs clarity enhanced by time, that these and Pampanga 2nd Dist. Rep. Mikey om commun es makes dhead ficu o perts—including but to take public transportation. itCthe all essa y and d“the as his cbloated mp ovemen s police nhygiene ethe e World along with good and hand One”, the long-feared earthquake along One”, the long-feared earthquake along into Manila just for as size and growth ofAor the NDF. Both was of critics do abeen couple of simple things: denounce and her Son, on pains of suffering Big ur tons of ures, such as the mandatory use of face masks head, and his body was bloated. The ing as men-for-others.” and his body was The police and her Son, on pains of suffering “the Big men-for-others ”hanae with 17 praise that. ead oas Makabayan Mr. Sison isis roots. critics tohe praise them for that the Makabayan or Mr Sison roots ndistancing hspeech, m ”the When asks Jesus “How yving we deserve he kof nd of governmen ha Quezon Either yYou asthe Monday Lord an Region, which will... affect the entire Phileconomy reels from the effects of wha has slater pu abeside ed upon when diswith the huge NTF-ELCAC budget white police officers pleading that he could not breathe, thethat can indicate that the government ison gathered in theto evening. a again careless disregard for the safety of workkey component most efforts stop the and he ex en of h sgiving sNa par con pa on from 1972 ied cstosame are a the yto s reng hstons and February 1974. There was a big gash on hiscommunist lessons to them, themselves up for another two weeks," Tugade added. the elections in two to three days, instead of R ch er Baby subsequen yalso conf ded oof me bound obayfront be a very rocky one bo hsees s Louisville uden and eache sthe oadvanced de ve but acan’t small part of the an opposition overall productive can count on putessen Makabayan party-listers in Congress commun ca Wawa ons se vDam ces nin he coun yto ed rules don’t need to sit them? Health Organization (WHO)--believe this bringing in the san time. rest of government to peaceably address its rules don’t need to sit beside them? COVID-19 ransm ss rema ns he Health Organization (WHO)--believe this Richter Baby subsequently confided to me probe Jesus him coming and comments, near the Rizal province 21 The chief implementer of the government’s young men did indeed absorb best of our Arroyo. The main contention by The chief implementer of the government’s that similar visions had been received right for them be only a foot apart so long ing and the use of face masks. Health exthat similar visions had also been received he end clear of of them be telling the truth at the violence and work with the and face shields meant that the one-meter . investigation established that Jun was held asol Arceo was born on 18 investigation established that Jun was held rasol Arceo was born on 18 One”, the long-feared earthquake along the Marikina that could hit 8.5 on the One”, the long-feared earthquake along hes of the ippines. We the curve, but the pandemic, this sentiment understandthe Marikina fault that could hit 8.5 onarunning the we have w hhave he kflattened nd of c to answorld, we was e ec edthe House Speaker and do you know me?” Jesus “Before sr** ** **a garb lying. Either NDF isis alive and well, or These are things any ordinary citizen icles lying Either the NDF alive and well or of our These are things any ordinary citizen he me comes he ochoice be re-Ve asco who did not identify themselves barged white police officer Derek Chauvin kept P19.2 billion. men and who have notrack spread of COVID-19 around the necessa yfault modu es Th s answers peisbeen ob em has so ca on he gove nmen opo abloated. ow as her own country’s spotty cons de aing e oGiven he poss bwomen eforoub esagreemen ex out of other options use o 1974 became ess c ear-cu a h s po n Tugade argues that current health measweaknesses soc e y as we he ef y bera s—espec y relationship that could still flourish even just one day, expanding alternative voting pr mary goa bu we canno he s uaanything out of context. As a matter of fact, head, and his body was The police the administration was “Red-tagging” them. justice, truly living as men-for-others.” ha s m ar v s ons had a so rece ved ha we critics to praise them Either the Makabayan or Mr. Sison is roots. February 1974. There was a big gash on his lessons to them, giving themselves up for the proponent is the on-going public health the government officials who make the those We from the boWorld “Here is athe true Israelite. There is no similar visions had been the public bringing in theChurch sand. But don’tnO rest of as government to physical distancing measure can be relaxed. by others like her with the Virgin Mary cryby others like her with the Mary cryaat Cethat isin not completely will able but could quickly become self-defeat(www manilastandard net) ning by athat military unit the mountains. the Delgado Memorial vo enin nasreceived operts—including pub cp office offic atime. yOr rafrom fied asbeach Tuesday a asked by ayou military unit the mountains at the Delgado Memorial ac ua ythat been ex s ng oalso many yea sgalso Ph prcums ca ed you Ieduca saw you under he fduplicity ree ”along o17 mo ehit uc ugood ethe ohygiene ec sirreversible. pa and cu ahand the Marikina fault that could hit 8.5 on the pe enced hto by eache s and stransportation. udenlet sofpeaceably fubut fibe ed into apartment of aVirgin 26-year-old his knee on Floyd’s neck for almost nine Today the honors the Marikina fault could 8.5 on it’s perhaps we’re being to should willing to do, alone gress Today the Church honors take public Iselected it address all was its it’snot. not Or perhaps we’re being asked tobebewith washRichter. Baby subsequently confided to me should be willing to do let alone elected use Richter. Baby subsequently confided to me At one time, Parlade described cord in combating abuse power, Wild’s ures, such as the mandatory use of face masks pos ng in its fight against the communists. The chas ances of Jun’s dea h have no on para yze he on of our h med a— o gang up on her We while the issue is unresolved. In he end whe her we ke or no methods, and allowing online filing of aside the sanding, the DENR is seca v In reply, anti-terrorism spokesman PCOO investigation established that Jun was held “Ferdie” Mirasol Arceo was born on 18 by o hers ke her w h he V rg n Mary cryhead, and his body was bloated. The police justice, truly living as men-for-others.” emergency or the COVID-19 pandemic. rules don’t need to sit beside them? Health Organization (WHO)--believe this lying. Either the NDF is alive and well, or These are things any ordinary citizen in him.” When Nathanael asks Jesus, “How The chief of the government’s Either theHouse Makabayan or Mr. Sison is critics to praise them for that. roots. cause [a] resurgence of we are recking if the number of COVID-19 cases benow The ack oimplementer oads and educa ona yhe he bu d the ng ouse necessa ycases oads and Leex-us exright end h ou suppo ns ead ofoot 950 inThe by others like her with the Virgin Mary crym dolomite ing tears of blood A very good examp emasks. oftoifhavoid sHealth scomwha he Sess onalso Ha of he of Repretears of blood Na hanae hen exc ach ms “Rabb you are gamuning Black woman, Breonna Taylor, and shot minutes—until he was dead. for them to be only a apart so long ing and of face September is a month when we rememIn s case was even more e abec sing on Road Quezon City, ion September is a month when we rememamuning Road Quezon City Richter. Baby subsequently confided to me and face shields meant that the one-meter attempts to impose a moral imperative on Sorrows. In one Gospel readin lieve that the NDF is actually populated by legislators. But don’t hold your breath waitenro men of dren es w h n Sorrows In one Gospel readi the community pantry initiative as lieve that the NDF is actually populated by legislators But don’t hold your breath waitha he Repub can ma or y n This will not please those who prefer to been fu y es ab shed As far as he fam y Richter. Baby subsequently confided to me obe. Parlade also chose to attack the we deserve he k nd of governmen ha that similar visions had also been received that similar visions had also been received Certificates of Candidacy crowding, wha spending money on related programs Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy offered to by a military unit in the mountains. January 1952 at the Delgado Memorial ac es n a flung a eas espec a y n investigation established that Jun was held “Ferdie” Mirasol Arceo was born on 18 b dges n emo e a eas n he p ov nces As we all know, this pandemic has affected ng ears of b ood pu ng down hese e o s A he end Today the Churc it’s not. Or perhaps we’re being asked to beshould be willing to do, let alone elected less,” he warned. * * * gins to rise as a result. lying. Either the NDF is alive and well, or These are things any ordinary citizen supply problem is reportedly hapdo you know me?” Jesus answers, “Before meof Arimmunity. 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I could think of reca s he was gone for severa days before 35), the blind seer Simeon war undead. ing for Makabayan to agree to The sea beckons we have w h he k nd of po c ans we 35) the blind seer Simeon wa zombies the undead ing for Makabayan to agree to this LAST week, the President caught us by munity pantry initiative when he p ov nces makes a he mo e d o ac a e he de ve y o ona among others. o he day wha s mpo an s ha we he like cleaning up the waterways that empty Jose Maria Sison continues to boast about resign her post if those party-listers would that similar had also been received public by aween military unit inshot mountains. by others like her, with the Virgin Mary cryJanuary 1952 at Delgado Memorial every inch of our Some anticipate that others like her, with the Mary crySeptember iser athe month when we rememClinic along Kamuning Road Quezon City, The newly approved policy also suggests To date, physical distancing has been atree.” oby ho dHowever Iother ’s been amp ylives. documen ed nthe he pas Today thethe Church it’she not. 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Both of yze couple of simple things: denounce the fulfilment ofdelivery herblind unborn Ch * **Makabayan *don’t y1968 as we a careless disregard for the safety of workkey component of most efforts to stop the September is a month when we rememClinic along Kamuning Road Quezon this will also include the conduct of on para he educa on of our you h by others like her, with the Virgin Mary crydolomite, ber bad things that happened in this country. the first child of Atty. Regaldo and ThelSorrows. In one Gospel reading lieve that the NDF is actually populated legislators. But hold your breath waitha such v s ons presaged grea sas ers lestial. ing tears of blood. worldwide surge in the COVID-19 35), the seer S zombies, the undead. ing tears of blood. ing for to agree to this. nd Nathanael then exclaims, “Rabbi, you are the the procurement and in the on s ho ds pr me mpor ance n he Apa om hsuch s npub c prov epoo sworker, cpresaged cuon a 21 e hadagreat A Ve asco I shou no have ended e ec on Even A an Pe er Caye ano was Th san pandem c the nev ab y dmakes anshow lor, an emergency medical pleaded with police to stop, Floyd de men a and eve s b e e ec s on w ness o he agreemen A documen ropened h s m nd and hear he mmed e any legislation before the US Congress, of be eve ha he r gh s nvoked by ab in relation to China. General Assembly when he unequivocally that visions disasters d if you’re near he Wawa Dam R za nce A very good examp e of h s s wha nity pantry effort but “Satan” is heroes, those brave and courageous young dent at ADMU and in 1970 heroes those brave and courageous young years away. This ispandemic. enough time for Comelec In dent at ADMU and in 1970 clear the bayfront before will them can’t be telling the truth at theThe same communist violence and work with thebe to eat during this ing tears of blood. ing men and women who have no choice spread of COVID-19 around the world, be aaseer sword piercing ifif unheeded but turned defeats into victo** *of **tons In fact, the term “Red-tagging” dredges will be like like sword piercing unheeded but turned defeats into victo*es In fact the term “Red-tagging” dredges enro men of ch dren w and hofngarbage ber bad things that happened in this country. measthe first child of Atty. Regaldo and Thelthe general elections scheduled for 2022. 35), the blind Simeon warns zombies, the undead. ing for Makabayan to agree to this. ega d ng he b a an e o s n he ea n mpac o he ea n ng hab s and ea n But it is also a good time to remember our ma Arceo. In 1968, he enrolled as an AB he we ng o he peop e and soc ble harged f unheeded bu urned defea s n o v c oves of ch dren cases that is affecting production ing tears of blood. lated into the fulfilment of her * * * Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” no criminal record. But the police used might put our efforts to waste. he way d d f on y he erm-shar ng forced o accep rea y said more than 20 times he could not breathe. ic was even s gned So maritime onproducy astating It’s been amply documented in the past It’s been documented in the past he r he gh Speakersh o ber y and he penum but wouldn’t it was be a no more unders and ng of Jesus’ Dpeople—Ferdie, vturned n on ywashWhen Srrmounts asserted rights, sea beckons February 1974 There was a be bthe gash htime spast us happened nfulfilment p(Jn row hardly the right word. What was ora to prepare or for Congress toIsaddress look into ifamply unheeded but defeats into victoof in the sand.ch But don’t expect the the but to public transportation. ite yup all along with good hygiene and hand rest of government to peaceably itscourse, he dthat scre bringing on of paren s The and dren Bill, and Jun who up with several fellow student In this of extreme hardship, people—Ferdie Bill and who stood up with several fellow student masks ng modu es ece ved by soag uden sinan ngBut cu ve chtime dpleading engood Wh estood pand ob ems As much astime. we can weour have o ho d* *sixties, It’s amply documented the it isotake also aJun time to remember our ma Arceo. In 1968, he enrolled as AB The Constitution fixes date of the other (Jn 19:25-2 old memories. In the late the other reading 19:25-2 up old memories In the late sixties there ries if heeded might agood good for apries iffbeen heeded might be aand good time for of unborn Child *energy 5, As Congress con nues dinanity scuss he hetical heroes, those brave courageous young Humanities at ADMU in 1970 rweek es heeded InItIt m gh be me for international distribution. al. asuch refrain we have long heard here: the He was also for his mother and begagreemen was honored w hou hem Wha happened n he ze camps of he * * *beHence, will be like a swor Inthe fact, the term “Red-tagging” dredges I an call on the reading national govThe absence of duplicity in Nathanael also took the actual police number of 3,000ST was astudent bumper crop of also took the actual police number of 3,000pr vacy—are farher ess mpor anhe AST week was aabody bumper crop of inanity handshake ha sea ed he dea wh chthere It’s been amply documented in the past tive use of her time and to address d in other we’re no busy dece v ng ourse ves—abou “we firmly reject attempts to undermine [the that such visions presaged great disasters ween A Pe er Caye ano and Lord head and h s was b oa ed The po ce that visions presaged great disasters We e he m ds o an unde s and may s a se even a ew mon hs n o right for them to be only a foot apart so long However e me emphas ha educaing and the use of face masks. Health exon o he hough o no ma cy as we possible sources of funds that will enable the critics to praise them for that. he thinking? Does he really believe Either Makabayan or Mr. Sison is roots. meter does it“please, really matter very much who ifca heeded Ithe might beDuterte good time for whether it’s to be counted and fought as darkness veiled ished the Ligang Demokraheroes, those brave and courageous young tothe be counted and fought as darkness veiled Humanities student at ADMU and inando 1970 national and local elections. As provided, lished the Ligang our 2021 budge IDemokraon ohto governthat such visions presaged great disasters indeed pierced she will be like a ssword he( was aplus House assigned to root out *been * *unsetInhcommittee fact, the term dredges is pierced asf piercing she watch was acu House committee assigned to root out Ro E aab oging Pub he Student the Church hierarchy—with whom the Church hierarchy—with whom other side shot first. Taylor’s boyfriend, please, please.” people—Ferdie, Bill, and Jun who stood up Ferdie, together with several fellow student Nevertheless, there have hav ng o figh ou The squabb ng wo A ads so pr gave an oppor y he Church hries erarchy—w whom Du eof oIindeed fe wh ch cother edas rs nwatch hewUS deaths in the on drugs, ernment to is resolve immediately all deed illogic issuing from the opposition, esthe rampant police abuse and clear huunexplained deaths in“Red-tagging” the war on drugs, the reading opened his mind and heart immediate dif illogic issuing from the opposition, esold memories. In the late sixties, Arbitral Award under UNCLOS].” yon dthat ficu me The pJun even on oGDuterte wha kab of crea ures we are he rea he schoo yea e us ema n pa en and awa heplus eunexplained o2016 sup d sease such visions presaged great disasters you’re on soranshothere me us mpor ance as the government officials who make perts—including those from the World A an Ve asco shou dreading no have ended nves es ab shed ha was he deryvictoxed. n polling body tothings introduce measures tothe safely ega Adv e ga * * *n he lying. Either the NDF is war alive and well, These are any ordinary citizen that the initiative is the handy work if unheeded, but turned defeats into on if unheeded, but turned defeats into victomen ond prov de he necessary suppor is providing the aid? If the pantry inimic people—Ferdie, Bill, and Jun who stood up Ferdie, together with several fellow student the regular election for President and Viceour land. (LDA), the first radical acour land the Church hierarchy—with whom Duterte (LDA) the first radical acthe other (Jn 19:25-27) up old memories. In the late sixties, there al scially to his Hono B an o Cab e N gh Ed o Ramon h o L Tome dan Manag ng Ed o if unheeded, but turned defeats into victofrom the foot of the Cross. subversives masquerading as legal activists. from the foot of the Cross subversives masquerading as legal activists who insists the police failed to identify Both killings sparked widespread outrage also took the actual police number of 3,000FORMATION LAST week was a bumper crop of inanity offIndependence Reorder ng was s pr FORMATION he wotocamps n them? heasasdarkness cou- veiled oves compare heagreements con ras ngwith eadersh p backs manutoween be counted and fought activists, established the Ligang Demokraman rights violations in herto own counshares deep mu ua dngs sdislike—to ke— o enness ake heofbe and then inflated that number thirty, forty, shares aaary deep mutual dislike—to take the the Red variety. But what also surprised me was the issues on procurement request and then inflated that number to thirty, forty, cially the Red variety. shares deep mutual take the understanding of Jesus’ Divinity. When isand indeed pierced a was aperhaps House committee assigned to root out our sof ns and shor com he fa of on ch the dren rules don’t need sit beside Health Organization (WHO)--believe this he way d d on y he erm-shar ng by a m un n he moun a ns ent’s conduct the elections even in the midst of a ugh Today the Church honors Our Lady of it’s not. 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And when they white dolomite sand onto stretches of the Those groups did become fertile recruitBUS NESS the Marikina fault that could hit 8.5 on the Manila Bay shoreline. Even Congress has ernment units take a beating from ent grounds for the NPA. And when they mobility in Wuhan w h an Huang annua Xilian produc on capac y manufacturing. cale manufacturing TULFO TULFO TULFO ack of re ab e s gna espec a y n far 1 million mark of COVID-19 cases. compan es o mmed a e y address exunders and means ha wo honorab e he Ambassador told the mein Manila, and will end at a connection to the tion (SMC) to build the P95.4 billion Pasig At this point now, we seek stronger “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity US and its allies. It’s a face-off into which homegrown visionary, recently conveyed he commun ca ons serv ces n he coun ry prior to large-scale manufacturing. another former president, PGMA—the lone late Antonin Scalia. 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It might be a good time for According to SMC president and CEO sand, it really doesn’t matter whether it’s served concession of democratic space. tax rate to 25 percent would be But the has not come for the borrow the late Prime Minister Winston is concerned. Indeed, public office. Cayetano’s political career reached a new Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. He later ries if heeded. It might be a good time for sand, it really doesn’t matter whether deserved concession of democratic space. ROMERO priority legislative agenda. 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It’s also being used in nted shares aMaka deep mutual dislike—to take the The are members ofof an active rebellion allowed POINT OF POINT O tnd us school, he emerged as the youngest and number conciliatory steps towards convincing Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost to participate in the business of government Entrepreneurship (CREATE) Act Manda uyong Rockwe Edsa P R ver Apart from being a veteran legislator, of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. the world to which we are forced by earthly Judge Barrett will be replacing the late Ruth alternative and faster access to the business and western Metro Manila, but we will also corporate income tax rate would regard ng he b a an errors n he earnWhile the Chinese vaccine is welcome, first conciliatory steps towards convincing ur are from Chinese vaccine Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost mpac o he earn ng hab s and earnparticipate in the business government alternative and faster access to the business do high fives and give one another The work that needs to be done in place, represented by the Board of and western Metro Manila but we will also discourse. first conciliatory steps towards convincing While the Chinese vaccine is welcome he we -be ng of he peop e and soc ur are from Chinese vaccine Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost on charges that were all later repudiated by participate in the business of government vel biMetro Manila, but we willCity. also alternative and faster access to the business While the Chinese vaccine isRussia, welcome, mercial use—fur are from Chinese vaccine Riverand backwestern to health.” veloped byvisions other countries, suchdisasters asthat aEstab subsidiary of China’s leading llks, build ROMERO Gto ojustice Pub that such presaged great beaches allsher over theup world. 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There were even C spread of deadly disease. ilipinos participate in the This would certainly help boost mobility in it back to its old glory There were even spread of the deadly disease Filipinos to participate in tax rate suggests that the including two adopted Haitians and a special bu we hope he governmen and SMC can Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor young he Pas g R had been synonywro e as week even our ne ghbor IndoneEm P u ado Cha man Eme us Ed o a Boa d Without a doubt, approval of the are almost as much against bureaucracy been able to complete only a few of its Readers can write me at gbolivar1952@ L no M Santos Ch ef Photographer I attended a webinar sponsored by in Manila, and will end at a connection to the tion (SMC) to build the P95.4 billion Pasig where did the rest of the pesos come from? s to Pub h dMonda o unda b Ph pp n Man a anda d ws Ed tor rExpressway adequate infrastructure, ThehePasig Riverto Expressway will be has changed,” he explained. 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Ramon Ang earlide Bay to Manila Bay, through RUDY in, say, within next five 10 years? Phase 3 clinical trial of BUSINES Senate Majority Floor Leader and chaired BUSINES percent or increase of 14 percentage points pressing national issues showed that he d pa m n d o a 832 5554 Ad ng 832 5550 PO University Belt area, San Juan, Buendia, would also revive the heavily polluted Pasig Under the term-sharing deal, Taguig Rep. rman Emer tus Ed tor a Board PhilHealth thieves ItIt will have entry and exit points at the daging good about ititFilipinos isis that the project o Ph pp ne New papeThe Pasig River Expresswayiswill be a will have entry and exit points atright the dwhat's what's good about that the project Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor Editor uncompetitive in theabout contest for FDI much has changed,” he explained. have the job. Can we expect substantial relief from since June. 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In 2016, he Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor salso from his 62 percent rating in September. simply unprepared to take on the awesome Mandaluyong, Makati, Edsa,leaves Pi- man a anda River. Citizens ActCayetano of 2010, Strengthening Magna As Belt for Velasco, hisRockwell, track record Alan Peter would sit asthebe Speaker CLASS CLASS University area, San Juan, Buendia, d revive the heavily polluted Pasig University Belt area, San Juan, Buendia, d also revive the heavily polluted Pasig d n ropo s n he years ahead am d he and (2) that this country would able Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor ciate Editors economic direction. At FDI decisionhe me h gh-prof e fund-ra s ng pro ec s and s m ar game-changer if it is greenlighted by the The 27-kilometer Pasig River, which links more needs to be done. not essential to the attainment by University Belt area, San Juan, Buendia, horrible traffic congestion in Metro Manila would also revive the heavily polluted Pasig than 30,000 volunteers in the world's first in Manila, and will end at a connection to the ig an Emer tus Ed tor a Board man Emer tus Ed tor athe Board ifif ititonof isistopgreenlighted by the The Pasig River, which links horrible traffic congestion in lunteers in the world's first game-changer greenlighted by the The 27-kilometer 27-kilometer Pasig River which links horrible traffic congestion in Metro Metro Manila olunteers in the world sfirst first highway of the existing EDSA. Pasig,As Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros sector can get their act received vaccinations of Sinopharm’s vacver was designated chair ofManila theEdsa, Senate foreign Carta for PWDs, and the Domestic Workers Act an Emeritus, Editorial Board much to be desired. He together. practiced lawbefore in the Speaker, Cayetano managed to game-changer get a new oneer St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, responsibility uniting lawmakers and to SMC president and CEO ofAccording the House for 15 months, while Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Mandaluyong, Makati, Rockwell, PiMandaluyong, Makati, Rockwell, Edsa, Pi. more successfully with a terminating time the Philippines will expec ed grow nBay, he popu a on nmaking a next ves owithin c ean Bu unfor una eno yyears? noEdsa, Much work alsosoon needs to bein done inproposal? the this country a Warning: much-better PhilHeal FDI Mandaluyong, Makati, Rockwell, PiPas g China RMetro ver expressway project South East Manila at Cirsigovernment soon enough. Ramon Laguna dehand Bay tourban Manila Bay, runs through in, say, the next five tothe 10 Phase clinical trial of“not a Expressway vaccine. Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer Editor in (Kasambahay) Law. Supreme Court office of his father, former relations committee. government enough. 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Santos Chief Photographer rate lower than 30 percent. cumferential Road 6 (C6). longer be automatically eliminated on lot more needs to be done before this area of policy stability. Unfortunately, performance. Better governance, more The Pas g R ver Expressway w be a .nion oneer St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, before much has changed ” he exp a ned According to SMC president and Can we expec subs an a re ef from Cayetano’s political career reached a new Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. He later er said SMC already has a proposal to build the cities of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Maybe, if the government and the private Hundreds of thousands of people have Cayetano’s legislative record is impressive. The expressway is expected to provide an a much-needed direct link between eastern in only 20 working days. He also helped steer benefit the nation in the years to come. 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Ang, they will “not only be building In the statements that they made Itbthey have entry and exit points at the ct ned account of corporate income taxation. country can begin tofPOINT improve its FDI the Philippines a reputation in the stable economic policymaking and high when he was chosen as Rodrigo Duterte’s at C6. 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India COVID toll passes 200k; Biden: ‘Stunning’ US progress N

EW DELHI— India’s coronavirus death toll crossed 200,000 Wednesday as a relentless wave of new cases swamped hospitals, while US President Joe Biden hailed America’s “stunning” progress in its fight against the pandemic. Infection and death rates are soaring in the vast country of 1.3 billion, in contrast with the United States and some European nations taking tentative steps back towards normal life. The virus has now killed more than 3.1 million people worldwide, with India driving the latest surge, recording 360,000 new infections -- a global

medicines, often in vain, with the nation’s health system overwhelmed. Arriving in cars, rickshaws and ambulances, patients, and their family members desperate for oxygen flocked to a tent outside a Sikh place of worship on the outskirts of the capital this week. Priyanka Mandal, 30, had been searchrecord -- and over 3,000 deaths on ing for oxygen for her mother since she Wednesday. became sick a week ago. In the capital of New Delhi, carparks “Medicines are also not available... have been converted to crematoriums I’ve visited five, six big medical stores,” and the soaring body count has sparked she told AFP. a shortage of wood for funeral pyres. “No matter how much time it takes, I Desperate relatives of the sick are have to wait here... I only have my mum.” also crowding outside hospitals and Despite the rising cases, around 25,000 pharmacies in search of treatment or people took part in the final auspicious

bathing day at the Kumbh Mela religious festival in the northern town of Haridwar on Tuesday. The festival on the banks of the Ganges has attracted millions of pilgrims, mostly without masks, sparking criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government for allowing it to go ahead. A variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to the catastrophic wave in India has now been found in over a dozen countries, World Health Organization said Tuesday. Many nations have rushed to help India, sending desperately needed oxygen and other supplies. AFP

‘Epic battle’ for fairer US begins with Congress gab

IN BRIEF Strong quake hits India’s Assam state GUWAHATI, India—A strong earthquake and nerve jangling aftershocks cracked walls and sent inhabitants pouring onto the streets in several towns across northeastern India on Wednesday. There have been no reports of casualties so far, with residents saying the main human toll was stress, minor cuts and bruises. The US Geological Survey said the epicentre of the 6.0 magnitude quake was in a hilly region in Assam state near India’s border with Bhutan. Both the main tremor and aftershocks were felt hundreds of kilometres away in the northern state of Bengal, as well as in Bhutan and Bangladesh. The quake badly shook Tezpur, a city of 100,000 people, about 45 kilometres (28 miles) from the epicentre. “It lasted more than 20 seconds and we were really scared,” Tezpur resident Swati Deb Dey told AFP. “The walls shook as we ran downstairs and even outside the road was moving. Everyone is shocked,” she added. Residents said many buildings suffered cracked walls and broken windows. Fissures spread across roads. “There are some cracks in pillars and walls but no major damage or casualties so far,” said Mugdhajyoti Dev Mahanta, a police superintendent for Sonitpur district, which includes Tezpur. AFP

Pacific Islands Forum sorry over leader row

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden in his first address to Congress Wednesday will urge following up the fight against Covid-19 with a no less epic battle for a fairer United States, where the rich do more to help end inequality. Speaking to a joint session of Congress on the eve of his 100th day in office, Biden will likely hail what on Tuesday he called “stunning” success in vaccinating Americans—a national effort that has dragged the country from coronavirus catastrophe to leader in global recovery. But with solid approval ratings and a Democratic majority—albeit razor thin—in Congress, Biden feels he has momentum on his side to take on new challenges. Speaking on primetime television, he will promote what he touts as a plan of massive government spending to get the United States not just back on its feet but striding forward in a new direction. In the foreign policy segment of the speech, Biden “will talk about his commitment to reengaging with the world, taking America’s seat back in the world,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. At the center of his domestic agenda will be the unveiling of the American Families Plan, an expected $1.8 trillion spending splurge that Psaki termed “a historic investment in education and childcare.” The goal is giving “help to American families, making transformative investments to rescue and rebuild our economy, and fundamentally showing the government can deliver for people,” Psaki said. AFP

QUAKE CRACKS. A man walks down a damaged staircase at an apartment building in Guwahati on April 28 after a strong earthquake hit Assam in northeastern India, damaging buildings, but there were no immediate reports of casualties (See ‘In Brief’). AFP

KOROR, Palau—The Pacific Islands Forum apologised Wednesday for its handling of a leadership row that prompted five nations to quit the grouping, but one of the leading dissenters said it meant nothing without remedial action. The dispute erupted in February, splitting the Forum and upending diplomacy in a region where the United States and China are competing for influence. Micronesian countries, angry their preferred candidate for PIF secretary general was snubbed when it was their turn to fill the role, announced they would leave the 18-member body. Senior Forum members held a virtual meeting with the Micronesian leaders this week to discuss the rift and look at “restoring the solidarity of the PIF”. Forum chair Kausea Natano said there were “open and frank” talks with the Micronesian members, comprising Palau, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia. “It was an opportunity for the forum to directly express to the Micronesian leaders our regret and apologies for the current circumstances facing our forum family,” he said in a statement issued Wednesday. AFP

EU Parliament OKs Brexit trade deal, but warns of trouble ahead BRUSSELS—The European Parliament voted Tuesday to ratify the EU’s post-Brexit trade deal with Britain, but not without issuing bitter final warnings that trouble lies ahead in cross-Channel ties. The official result of vote was not to be published until Wednesday morning, but the decision was not in doubt. “Today the European Parliament voted on the most far-reaching agreement the EU has ever reached with a third country,” the president of the assembly, David Sassoli, said. “This can form the foundation on

which we build a new forward-looking EU-UK relationship,” he said, warning that MEPs would monitor the implementation of the deal and “not accept any backsliding from the UK government.” “You cannot have the advantages of EU membership while being on the outside. However, this agreement goes a long way to mitigate its worst consequences.” The vote ratifies the bare bones trade deal that was sealed on Christmas Eve after nine months of bad-tempered negotiations.

This will provide the framework for Britain’s new relationship with the 27-member union, five years after British voters shocked the world by voting to end its 47-year membership. But the EU parliament vote comes amid multiple feuds over the UK’s implementation of Brexit agreements and angry finger-pointing about the supply of the Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca. “We know it will not always be easy and there is a lot of vigilance, diligence and hard work ahead of us,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a session of

parliament ahead of the vote. “But while today’s vote is obviously an end, it is also the beginning of a new chapter,” she said. Britain left the EU on January 30, 2020, but its new life with Europe only really began after a transition period ended on December 31, when London was no longer bound by the bloc’s laws and rules. Officially called a trade and cooperation agreement (TCA), the deal creates a new relationship that provides for zero tariffs and zero quotas on goods traded between the EU and UK. AFP

Saudi crown prince takes conciliatory tone with rival Iran amid secret talks

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Protesters march through the street calling for justice after the death of Andrew Brown Jr. on April 27 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Brown was shot and killed by Pasquotank County Sheriff deputies on April 21. AFP

RIYADH—Saudi Arabia’s crown prince difficult. On the contrary, we want Iran on Tuesday struck a conciliatory tone to- to grow... and to push the region and the wards the kingdom’s arch-nemesis Iran, world towards prosperity.” saying he sought “good” relations, after He added that Riyadh was working with sources said the rivals held secret talks in regional and global partners to find soluBaghdad. tions to Tehran’s “negative behaviour”. The two countries, locked in a fierce That marks a change in tone compared struggle for regional dominance, cut ties in to Prince Mohammed’s previous inter2016 after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi views, in which he lashed out at Tehran, diplomatic missions following the king- accusing it of fueling regional insecurity. dom’s execution of a revered Shiite cleric. The prince did not mention any nego“Iran is a neighbouring country, and all tiations with Tehran. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK we aspire for is a good and special relaThe talks in Baghdad, facilitated by tionship with Iran,” Saudi Crown Prince Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-KadheMohammed bin Salman said in a televi- mi, remained secret until the Financial sion interview broadcast late Tuesday. Times reported that a first meeting had “We do not want Iran’s situation to be been held on April 9. AFP

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Australian government sued over ‘Stolen Generations’ child removals SYDNEY—Hundreds of Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families as children are suing the government in a class action launched Wednesday that seeks compensation for the injustice. Thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths were taken from their homes and put in foster care with white families, under official assimilation policies that persisted into the 1970s. Now known as the “Stolen Generations”, they were routinely punished for speaking their own languages or practicing their culture, and many never saw their parents or siblings again. Tristan Gaven, counsel at Shine Law-

yers, said the legal firm filed a class action Wednesday on behalf of almost 800 impacted people in the Northern Territory, with thousands more believed eligible to join the lawsuit. While other Australian states have set up redress schemes for Indigenous members of the “Stolen Generations”, the federal government, which had legal responsibility for the Territory when the removals took place, has not followed suit. “The Commonwealth was responsible for tearing apart Indigenous families in the Territory and it’s up to the Commonwealth to make amends,” Gaven said. “It’s impossible to improve the future, without acknowledging the past.” AFP

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Stocks advance; DITO, PNB lead mart gainers

TOCKS surged Wednesday as COVID-19 cases started to decelerate, spurring hopes that some of the harsh quarantine rules in Metro Manila and nearby provinces will be eased shortly.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index soared 112.67 points, or 1.8 percent, to 6,469.14 on a value turnover of P5.3 billion. Gainers beat losers, 111 to 70, with 65 issues unchanged. Philippine National Bank, the fifth biggest lender in terms of assets, advanced 10.5 percent to P30 after its board approved the declaration of shares of PNB Holdings Corp. as property dividends effective May 18, 2021. DITO CME Holdings Corp., the

third-biggest mobile phone company, rose 4.8 percent to P10.44, while JG Summit Holdings Inc. of the Gokongwei Group climbed 3.5 percent to P53.10. Aboitiz Euity Ventures Inc. of the Aboitiz Group bounced back 4 percent to P35.35. The rest of Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors awaited the end of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting and Joe Biden’s first speech to Congress later in the day. There was no inspiration from Wall Street, which provided a tepid lead despite another day of forecast-beating earnings, which analysts said indicated the latest rally may have run out of steam. While in some countries vaccines are rolling out, lockdowns are easing and economies are recovering, there is a growing concern that frightening spikes in others—particularly India and Brazil—could deal a blow to the global rebound. Adding to the mix is the long-running

worry about inflation, with many observers warning that the expected surge in economic activity and demand will put massive upward pressure on prices that will force central banks to hike interest rates from their current ultra-low levels. With that in mind the Fed’s meeting this week will be pored over for an idea about its plans for monetary policy as the recovery in the world’s top economy gathers pace. Asian equity markets mostly climbed, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Wellington, Mumbai, Bangkok and Jakarta all seeing healthy gains, though Seoul and Taipei slipped. Singapore was flat. Fed boss Jerome Powell is expected to repeat his mantra that borrowing costs will be kept at record lows until unemployment has been tamed and inflation is consistently running hot. Still, many feel the bank might not be able to stick to that if prices continue to surge. With AFP

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OPEC+ keeps plan for gradual production cuts LONDON—The 13 members of OPEC and 10 other oil-producing countries, including Russia, said Tuesday they would stick to an agreement for progressive production cuts over three months from May given current stable prices and upbeat demand forecasts. “We have examined the market situation and again have confirmed the decisions which were taken a month ago,” Alexander Novak, the Russian deputy prime minister whose portfolio includes energy, told Rossiya 24 television following a ministerial meeting, confirming a decision the market had priced in. “Market prices are currently more or less stable,” he added. “We hope this trend continues through to year’s end.” At its previous meeting at the start of April the alliance had decided to increase production by 350,000 barrels a day in May, as much again in June and then by an additional 450,000 bpd in July. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said the members of the OPEC+ alliance, formed in 2016, had agreed on the progressive increase in highlighting what it termed the importance of rebalancing the global oil market following last year’s downward adjusting of output as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alliance members are currently leaving around seven million barrels of potential output a day in the ground in order not to flood a market struggling with the economic fallout of the pandemic. The alliance, which accounts for approximately a third of global oil production, announced it would meet again in June to review output for July and August. It noted ongoing concerns over rising COVID-19 cases not least in India, which before the virus hit was consuming more than five million bpd, third only to the US and China, according to BP data. AFP

RENAULT STRIKE. CGT unionists of the ‘Fonderie de Bretagne’ foundry, a subsidiary of the Renault group, take part in a gathering of striking employees on April 28, 2021 in Caudan, western France, after Renault announced the sale of the factory. Workers at a Renault car parts factory in northwest France held seven managers against their will for some 12 hours on April 27, 2021, in an attempt to prevent the plant being sold, the company and union reps said. The move was the latest in a long line of so-called “boss-napping” incidents in which executives are prevented from going home by French trade union activists as part of strong-arm negotiating tactics. AFP

Archegos fiasco deals $10-b blow to large banks TOKYO—Global bank losses from the collapse of US hedge fund Archegos jumped past $10 billion on Tuesday as Japan’s Nomura reported a bigger financial impact than expected and Switzerland’s UBS disclosed a surprise hit. Shockwaves rippled through global financial markets and institutions last month when then little-known Archegos sold at least $20 billion in stocks as it sought to cover obligations to its lenders. The debacle hit firms including Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and several leading Japanese banks. Nomura had already estimated it faced losses of around $2 billion linked to its exposure. But on Tuesday the Japanese bank said the damage would be closer to $3 billion and that it would open an investigation. In its earnings report, Nomura announced it had booked a loss of 245.7 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in the 20202021 fiscal year. In addition, the bank expects losses of around $570 million for the fiscal exercise ending March 2022. In Zurich, UBS said it had suffered losses of $774 million (640 million euros) related to Archegos in the first quarter, although it still reported increased profits. That was far less than its Swiss rival Credit Suisse, which last week said it would lose a total of 5.0 billion Swiss francs ($5.5 billion) to cover damage related to Archegos across the first and second quarters. US family-owned hedge fund Archegos, run by former Tiger Asia director Bill Hwang, had taken huge bets on a few stocks with money borrowed from banks. When several of those bets turned sour, the fund was unable to meet “margin calls”—when the banks demand extra cash or assets to cover losses in a brokerage account. Nomura said Tuesday it has “unwound over 97 percent of its outstanding positions related to this event.” Chief executive Kentaro Okuda added that the group is “committed to... enhancing our risk management framework” in the wake of the blow. AFP

PH economy at stake in pork issue; NOW’s unpaid fees

FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III is raising the alarm of rising pork prices in the Philippines which, if left unchecked, could cause the inflation to spiral and wipe out past economic gains. Dominguez sounded like an economics professor during his presentation to the Senate Tuesday on the merits of lower pork import tariff. But his dissertation on surging pork prices and their implications on inflation was not bereft of real figures that recently bedeviled the Philippine economy. “Inflation is the rise in prices, and if it becomes uncontrollable, it can be like a flood that will eventually erode our fiscal and monetary foundations. It will wash away all that we have put together in the past years,” Dominguez told senators. The current surge in pork prices due to a supply shortage is threatening to exactly do that, like in the case of rice three years ago. The inflation rate surged to 6.7 percent in September 2018 following the low supply of rice and mistimed imports. “Rice contributed one full percentage point to the 2018 peak inflation rate, and Congress acted quickly to pass the Rice Tariffication Law in 2019. The law opened up the Philippine rice market and, in turn, lowered the price of rice for more than 100 million Filipinos,” says Dominguez. “Today, the Filipino consumer enjoys an average reduction of P8 per kilo compared to the peak of rice prices in 2018. Consumers also have a wider variety of rice choices now. As a result, rice is no longer the main contributor to our overall inflation rate.” Rice inflation, according to him, turned negative almost immediately after the enactment of the Rice Tariffication Law. Two years after the law was enacted, sustained low rice prices contributed only 0.1 percentage point to the inflation in March of 2021. The surge in pork prices today is basically the same in 2018 when the cost of rice accelerated. But the inflationary effect of rising pork prices is more potent today.

“I have seen various food supply issues, but I have never seen the price of pork driving up the inflation rate like it does now. From 1995 to 2020, meat contributed only about 5 percent of the overall inflation. In the first three months of 2021, it contributed more than one fourth of the overall inflation. The recent inflation of meat prices is unprecedented,” says Dominguez. Due to the relatively high share of meat in the consumption basket of the typical Filipino family, he said the rise in meat prices, especially pork, is driving up the inflation rate. “As meat inflation soared to double-digits in the first quarter of 2021, it became the top contributor to the overall inflation of 1.3 percentage points. This is even higher than the 1 percentage point contribution to inflation rate of rice at the height of the 2018 rice crisis,” he says. The outbreak of the African Swine Fever, meanwhile, took a toll on domestic hog production. “Pork is a significant component of our diet, and it is a rich source of protein. When pork prices go up, the household budget for 100 million Filipinos suffers. We need immediate solutions to address the price increase,” says Dominguez. “Our temporary solution to this is to bring in more supply. As I have pointed out, pork prices are rising because of supply shortfalls. It is not a question of smuggling or anything. It is because of shortage and bringing in more supply would stabilize and bring down the price of pork and, therefore, the inflation rate.” To address the shortfall, President Rodrigo Duterte has issued Executive Order No. 128 reducing the tariffs on pork imports falling within the so-called minimum access volume, from 30 percent to 5 percent during the first three months of the directive and to 10 percent in the next nine months. Agriculture Secretary William Dar defended the imports and lower tariff, saying it is not aimed at killing the local hog industry (the ASF has already killed millions of pigs nationwide since 2019) but merely addressing the shortfall in pork supply this year. But Dominguez reiterated his warning. “The worse we could do in a situation like the one we are facing today is to let supply issues force food prices up even more. If food prices rise, the inflation rate

also increases. If the inflation rate rises, interest rate increases will follow. This unhealthy chain of events will make economic recovery even more difficult for all.” Pay now, not later A public policy think tank has called on the National Telecommunications Commission to seek an early resolution before the Supreme Court to resolve NOW Telecom’s appeal over its alleged unpaid supervision and regulation fees since 2004. “With the coronavirus crisis reaching unprecedented levels, every agency’s contribution to the public coffers is a paramount obligation. With an immediate resolution of NOW’s appeal, the government stands to gain an additional P2,566,410,944.99 in fresh funds to address the pandemic,” said former lawmaker and Infrawatch PH convenor Terry Ridon. Ridon, a former House legislative franchises committee member, cited the October 12, 2020 letter of NTC director Imelda Walcien addressed to NOW Telecom chief operating officer Rene Rosales. In her letter, Walcien said the “company is required to pay P2,566,410,944.99 on or before November 30, 2020.” “This is subject to any resulting assessments based on the final and executory decision or resolution of the Supreme Court. Any payment received shall be treated as a provisional payment to the 2020 SRF,” Walcien added. But NOW lawyer Gilberto Gallos claimed the company had no unpaid SRF and spectrum user fees to NTC. “The validity of the claim of the NTC is the subject of a dispute pending in the Supreme Court. Let us just abide by and respect the judicial process, and wait for the resolution of the Supreme Court,” Gallos said. Gallos noted that no less than the NTC issued a Certificate of No Outstanding Liabilities stating NOW Telecom had “no uncontested obligations” to the NTC as of October 1, 2018. Based on NTC records, NOW has accrued liabilities amounting to P2.3 billion from 2004 to 2017. Another P99 million was added to its payables in 2018, followed by P92.1 million in 2019. It has been billed P67.85 billion in SRF for 2020. E-mail: rayenano@yahoo.com or extrastory2000@gmail.com

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THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021

PSE INDEX CLOSING Wednesday, April 28, 2021

112.67 PTS. 6,469.14

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F oreign e xchange r ate Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021

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Peso

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Dollar

1.000000

48.4080

Japan

Yen

0.009199

0.4453

Pound

1.390800

67.3258

Hong Kong

Dollar

0.128841

6.2369

Switzerland

Franc

1.094451

52.9802

Canada

Dollar

0.806322

39.0324

Singapore

Dollar

0.754148

36.5068

Australia

Dollar

0.776800

37.6033

Bahrain

Dinar

2.655549

128.5498

Saudi Arabia

Rial

0.266695

12.9102

Brunei

Dollar

0.751315

36.3697

Indonesia

Rupiah

0.000069

0.0033

Thailand

Baht

0.031878

1.5432

UAE

Dirham

0.272272

13.1801

Euro

1.209200

58.5350

Korea

Won

0.000898

0.0435

China

Yuan

0.154250

7.4669

India

Rupee

0.013408

0.6491

Malaysia

Ringgit

0.244141

11.8184

New Zealand

Dollar

0.720600

34.8828

Taiwan

Dollar

0.035820

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Aboitiz Equity’s net income jumped 276% in 1st quarter

Business ADB downgrades 2021 PH growth goal to 4.5% T By Julito G. Rada

HE Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lowered its 2021 growth forecast for the Philippines to 4.5 percent from a previous estimate of 6.5 percent, following the imposition of enhanced community quarantine in March and April in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces, and the expected delay in the reopening of the economy. The ADB said in its latest Asian Development Outlook 2021 the Philippine economy would likely grow by “at least” 4.5 percent in 2021 and expand further by 5.5 percent next year, rebounding from the record 9.6-percent contraction last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ADB Philippines country director Kelly Bird said in an online briefing that “substantial progress in the country’s vaccination rollout will help restore consumer and business confi-

dence, though uncertainties over how the pandemic will unfold globally and domestically can pose risks to growth prospects.” Bird said public spending on infrastructure and social assistance, better progress in the country’s coronavirus vaccination drive and a steady recovery in the global economy would underpin growth of the Philippine economy this year and the next. “Our 4.5-percent growth forecast is at the lower end of economists’ estimates,

so there are upsides to this projection,” Bird said. “Priority should be given to addressing the scarring effects of the pandemic on private sector employment,” he said. He said programs supporting workers and firms impacted by labor market adjustments and reforms to boost productivity growth and investment would help counter the negative effects of the pandemic on employment over the medium term. The government’s expansionary fiscal program and accommodative monetary policy would put the economy on a firm recovery path by the second half of 2021, Bird said. The report said government’s plans to strengthen labor market programs and assist in the recovery of sectors badly affected by the pandemic, including agriculture and tourism, would further support a pickup in the economy.

By Alena Mae S. Flores ABOITIZ Equity Ventures Inc. said Wednesday consolidated net income jumped 276 percent in the first quarter to P7.6 billion from P2 billion in the same period in 2020. The company said core net income surged 243 percent in the first quarter to P7.8 billion after it recognized non-recurring losses of P219 million during the period, compared to P262 million in nonrecurring losses in the same period in 2020, which were primarily due to the goodwill write-off related to City Savings Bank Inc. Power accounted for 58 percent of the total income contributions from AEV’s strategic business units in the first quarter, while financial services accounted for 29 percent. Income contributions from food, infrastructure, and real estate SBUs were at 8 percent, 4 percent, and one percent, respectively. “The first quarter of 2021 is solid proof that the Aboitiz Group is already making headway in its recovery and growth plans for the year. I can never emphasize enough the crucial role that our A-People, with their unwavering passion and resilience, have played in pushing our organization to thrive in times of great uncertainty,” said Aboitiz Group president and chief executive Sabin Aboitiz. Aboitiz Power Corp. recorded consolidated net income of P6.2 billion in the first quarter, or 200 percent higher than P2.1 billion last year. Aboitiz Power’s core net income in the first quarter reached P6.2 billion, or 197 percent higher year-onyear. These improvements offset the lower demand for power brought about by the continued enforcement of COVID-related community quarantines. Union Bank of the Philippines’ income contribution to AEV in the first three months amounted to P2.4 billion, up by 79 percent from P1.3 billion a year ago.

CARGILL WOMEN’S NETWORK. Cargill Philippines shows its support to gender equality by launching TALA Women’s Network. The event emphasizes women empowerment and gender equality in the work environment.

Del Monte PH revives initial public offering to raise P44b By Jenniffer B. Austria FRUIT grower and canner Del Monte Philippines Inc. revived its initial public offering plan to raise up to P44 billion from the stock market. DMPI filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue 699.33 million secondary common shares with an overallotment option for another 104.899 million shares at a price of up to P54.80 apiece. Net proceeds from the offer of secondary shares will be used by Del Monte Pacific Limited to partially repay certain facilities extended to DMPL and redemption of preferred shares. The company engaged Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse (Singapore) as joint global coordinators and book-runners for the transaction and CLSA and DBS Bank as joint international book-runners. “The planned IPO of Del Monte Philippines Inc. is a moment of pride for the board and the DMPI management team. It represents the realization of an ambition we have set – to provide the people of the Philippines with the opportunity to share in the continued growth and success of our Asia business,” DMPI president and chief executive Joselito Campos Jr. said. “Our company has demonstrated resilience during the last 12 months, growing our operations and efficiency in a challenging year. This gives us the confidence to embark on the next phase of our journey. We firmly believe that this will better position us to take full advantage of our market leading position and to further accelerate our strategy across the region,” he said. BDO Capital and Investment Corp. and BPI Capital Corp. will also serve as joint local lead underwriters and bookrunners.

IN BRIEF

NGCP conducts blackout simulation SAMSUNG-SHERATON PARTNERSHIP. Samsung Electronics Corp. announces its partnership with AppleOne Mactan Inc. in delivering innovative and inspiring living experiences for residents and guests of its Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and Residences. The $1.3-million partnership entails the supply and installation of Samsung air conditioners in the property. Signing the agreement are (from left) Samsung Air Conditioner division head Joe Anico, Samsung Philippines advisor to the president Jun Filart, Samsung Philippines president Jiho James Jung, AppleOne Properties president and chief executive Ray Go Manigsaca and AppleOne Properties Inc. assistant vice president for engineering and operations Antonette Barriga.

SM Investments open to potential acquisitions, targets companies with high-growth potentials CONGLOMERATE SM Investments Corp. is open to potential acquisitions and is looking for companies with high growth potentials, a top executive said Wednesday. SM Investments president and chief executive Frederic DyBuncio said during the virtual annual stockholders’ meeting the company would proceed with expansion plans while maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook amid the health crisis. DyBuncio said the group would focus on innovation to continue to reach out to customers. He said the company continued to look for acquisitions and was examining potential candidates with a strong balance sheet that could create longterm growth and cash flow for the company. SM Investments earlier reported plans to increase its stake in logistics firm 2GO Group Inc. to 52.85 percent from 30.49 percent by acquiring the shares owned by Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. This would make 2GO a subsidiary of SM Investments. Meanwhile, the conglomerate said it made health and safety of its stakehold-

ers in the SM ecosystem the top priority by focusing on safety, innovation and the collective resilience of partners and communities. It said that to help with overall recovery efforts, it would roll out vaccination to thousands of employees across the group for free within the year once supply is available. The conglomerate recently offered its facilities as vaccination venues nationwide for use by local governments in reaching as many citizens as possible. Vaccination sites are located in SM malls in Pulilan, Olongapo, Marilao, Cabanatuan, Cauayan, Tuguegarao, Masinag, San Mateo, Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Antipolo, North EDSA, Taguig, Trece Martires, Rosario, Calamba, San Pablo, Lemery, Lipa, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Ormoc, Butuan and General Santos, with more to be added soon. “These will help to build the confidence that our consumer-led economy urgently needs. The key is to continue to innovate and operate safely, which we have done and continue to do. We continue to respond and adapt to changing customer needs and touch points to serve our customers better,” DyBuncio said. Jenniffer B. Austria

Legislators probe foreign grants that assail sovereignty GRANTS provided by foreign private organizations to sway the framing of Philippine policies and regulations are in violation of the Constitution and represent an assault on the country’s sovereignty, according to two lawmakers. This was the sentiment of Ilocos Sur First District Rep. and Deputy Speaker Deogracias Victor Savellano and Rep. Jericho Nograles during a Congressional hearing on the Food and Drug Administration’s receipt of foreign money to fund the crafting of regulations for non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes. “I called for this investigation to find out the truth. Did the FDA [Philippine Food and Drug Administration] issue specific and pre-defined policies on e-cigarettes and HTPs in exchange for funding from foreign private organizations?” Savellano said. The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability conducted the probe on March 16, 2021 with the Department of Health Undersecretary and FDA Director General Dr. Eric Domingo, other FDA officials and various stakeholders attending the hearing. “Is this the reason why the FDA in its one-sided and less-than-transparent virtual public hearing could not give the public a real opportunity to flesh out important provisions and requirements for the regulation of ecigarettes and heated tobacco products?” he said. Nograles underscored that issue is not only about the FDA. “The bigger issue here is do we allow government agencies to be influenced by monies coming from foreign private organizations? What we are looking at here is a constitutional violation, an attack on the sovereignty of the Republic of the Philippines, our independence itself. That is the big problem,” Nograles said.

GRID operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines recently conducted its annual blackout simulation drill to ensure stable and reliable transmission services in the event of a major power disturbance or emergency. The event was organized in a virtual setting as the grid operator fulfills its commitments amid the social distancing protocols brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic. “In spite of the constraints necessary during this time of pandemic, the purpose of this blackout drill remains the same – to help us achieve the coordination and teamwork needed among all the players in the power industry, especially during significant incident scenarios which may affect grid operations, to keep our sector running smoothly no matter the circumstance,” NGCP said. NGCP’s system operations personnel headed the annual exercise comprised of tabletop presentations and actual blackout simulation drills. Representatives from power generation companies, distribution utilities, and government agencies such as the Department of Energy, National Electrification Administration, and National Transmission Corporation participated in the virtual event. Alena Mae S. Flores

Cirtek raises P1b from debt issuance SEMICONDUCTOR manufacturer Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. said Wednesday it successfully raised P1 billion from the issuance of commercial papers. Cirtek said in a disclosure to the stock exchange the CPs were listed with the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. The P1 billion worth of CPs forms part of the P6-billion CPs shelf-registration program approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Net proceeds from the fund-raising activity will be used to partially retire the company’s short-term obligations maturing in 2021 and refinance working capital of subsidiaries Quintel USA, Cirtek Electronics Corp. and Cirtek Advanced Technologies and Solutions, Inc. as it takes part in the creation of a truly 5G enabled world. Multinational Investment Bancorporation acted as sole arranger and lead underwriter. The success of the offering was demonstrated in the over four-times oversubscription at a time of monetary easing and consecutive rate cuts. Jenniffer B. Austria

Barangka bridge set to open in July THE Department of Public Works and Highways said Wednesday it is set to open the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Project which links the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong by July this year. Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said that while the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Project is yet to be fully completed, final works are taking place on the bridge approaches. Villar said the project was 89-percent completed, with an active work zone for crews doing finishing touches on bridge deck. An important connectivity project across Pasig River, the old temporary steel truss bridge in Barangka, Mandaluyong was replaced in 2019 with a pre-stressed concrete rigid frame bridge (with V-shape piers) having a four-lane concrete deck slab 506.46 lineal meters in length. DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that with the substructure and superstructure completed, activities would shift focus on the ancillary works, sidewalk for pedestrians and bikers, bridge lighting system and construction of approach road in both Makati and Mandaluyong sides. Darwin G. Amojelar

Sports

16 volleyball aspirants join Subic tryouts for PH team

Riera U. Mallari, Editor; Randy M. Caluag, Assistant Editor THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021

THE road to Hanoi started inside the Subic Gymnasium bubble on Wednesday with 16 aspirants—a mix of veterans and promising collegiate players—answering the whistle in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation tryouts for the women’s volleyball team. Jaja Santiago—to date the most successful Filipina with a championship she earned with Ageo Medics in the Japan V.League—joining fellow 2019 Southeast Asian Games veterans Aby Maraño, Majoy Baron, Mylene Paat and Eya Laure in the tryouts supervised by women’s head coach Odjie Mamon. Among the veterans who joined tryouts were Iris Tolenada, Ria Meneses, Dell Palomata, while the collegiate hopefuls were Kamille Cal, Mhicaela Belen, Ivy Lacsina, Alyssa Solomon, Jennifer Nierva, Faith Nisperos, Imee Hernandez and Bernadette Pepito. Santiago and teammates Laure and Paat were clad in their red PPE- PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara gives a message to the 16 aspirants—a mix of veterans and promising collegiate players—answering the whistle in the PNVF tryouts for the like Chery Tiggo practice uniforms national women’s volleyball team at the Subic Gym on Wednesday. as they gamely participated in skills tests at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority facility. The participants observed protocols—with the players and coaches wearing face masks throughout the proceedings in accordance with health and safety protocols set by Dr. Raul Canlas, medical commission head of both the PNVF and the Philippine Olympic Committee. “The federation puts the health and safety of the participants in equal footing with our goal of forming the national teams as soon as “We have enough time to prepare. I have tional athletes, who are seeing action in the ture na ang athletes mo, they don’t have By Peter Atencio possible,” PNVF president Ramon talked to POC president Bambol Tolentino biennial meet late this year. Baguio is the to practice the whole year. But then again, about this. The athletes need four months to fourth local government unit to pitch in. those that are in constant practice with “Tats” Suzara, adding the teams OUR months will get back in the right shape,” said Fernandez. Philippine Olympic Committee presi- their coaches and have foreign exposure will be fielded in the Hanoi SEA be enough to get Members of the national contingent, dent Abraham Tolentino said he got the have an edge,” said Ramirez. Games in November and possible in numbering around 560 athletes, are in commitments of the mayors of these citThe City of Sta. Rosa, through mayor ArSoutheast Asian the Asian Women’s Championships need of venues to get back into physical ies to help national athletes train. lene Arcillas, has agreed to take care of the Games-bound national in August—in the event the Asian training for the SEA Games, which is just Fernandez said because of health and training of around 50 members so the naVolleyball Confederation awards the athletes in proper shape. seven months away. safety protocols, only a limited number of tional squad, while Taguig, with the help of hosting chores to the country. At the moment, the the agency’s faciliathletes may be allowed in Baguio City as Mayor Lino Cayetano, will assist the needs SEA Games chef de mission and comMJ Phillips couldn’t join the tryties at the Rizal Memorial Sports Com- they will still have to look for other venues. of volleyball and table tennis athletes. missioner Ramon Fernandez of the Philouts as she was forced to go into PSC chairman William Ramirez As for Tagaytay City, Mayor Agnes ippine Sports Commission said this on plex in Manila and the Philsports Comquarantine after a staff in her Sta. plex in Pasig, are not available as they are agreed with Fernandez’s idea that national Tolentino and her staff will help out with Wednesday after inspecting a 180-bed Lucia team tested positive of Costill being used as quarantine and isola- athletes will be able to get in shape of the cycling and kickboxing athletes. capacity dormitory in Baguio City. vid-19 only the other day. SEA Games with a four-month training. Three weeks ago, board members of the The dormitory is expected to house tion centers for COVID-19 patients. The men’s volleyball tryouts are Fernandez said he is in talks with Ramirez cited Australia, which need- Philippine Sports Commission opened the members of the national team when they scheduled on Thursday and the mayor Benjamin Magalong on the ed only a limited time to prepare their door to the idea of partnering with LGUs get back into training in July. beach volleyball tryouts are set willing to “adopt” teams to train in their areas. The facility is located inside the National availability of many places in Baguio national athletes. on Friday. The participants im“Athletes there usually have work. The idea got its inspiration from the Teachers’ Camp, which houses the training City for national athletes. mediately returned to Manila after Earlier, the cities of Sta. Rosa in Laguna, Kapag malapit na ang competition, that’s successful “bubble” training of the camp of national athletes. It will be turned the exercise on board quarantined over by the Department of Public Works Taguig and Tagaytay will open their doors when they train. And that’s for some fencing and archery teams in Ormoc and and host the final months of training of na- three, four months. Lalo na kapag ma- Dumaguete, respectively. buses. and Highways to the PSC by May.

Fernandez: 4 months enough to train PH athletes for SEAG F

Casimero calls out Matos, Sanchez, ‘Wonder boy’ By Randy M. Caluag WORLD Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero loves to make noise and challenge anyone on social media. And he means anyone, including two internet sensations and a young, rising boxing star. Casimero believes Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue has been trying to elude him. As a result, the native of Ormoc City ended up setting a fight with World Boxing Association “regular” titlist Guillermo Rigondeux in August instead. So while priming himself up for his blue-chip fight with the Cuban legend, Casimero is basking under the colorful lights of social media. With his usual air of bravado, Casimero called out Philippine Boxing Federation bantamweight king Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin. “Wonder Boy mag-handa handa ka na! Ikaw talaga ang pinunta ko sa Manila ‘wag na puro rason! Na-balitaan mo lang na papunta na ako ng Manila, parang R-U-N ka na, hahaha. Ako gawin mong ka-sparring. Puro ka lang pabida, sino ba ‘yang kasparring mo na naman... ako bugbugin mo kung kaya mo!,” posted Casimero on his Angas ng Pinas Batang Ormoc Facebook page. It was not clear what prompted Casimero to pick on the young prospect. Or it could have been a friendly tease and Casimero probably wanted to test the mettle

of Martin, who is being touted as the next Manny Pacquiao and is undefeated in 17 boxing matches. The case was different with internet celebrity Kiko Matos, who allegedly belittled the skills of amateur boxers. Casimero got wind of this and immediately posted a challenge. “Shout out Kiko Matos at ‘yang alalay mo kung sino man ‘yan. Oh dito niyo patunayan tapang niyo, ‘wag ‘yung puro mahihinang nilalang nilalabanan nyo. Kung gusto niyo, tayo mag-sparring!” challenged Casimero. Matos had two exhibition matches in the past. The first one was again fellow actor Baron Geisler, whom he defeated in an MMA bout in June 2016. The most recent was against Fliptop rapper Damsa. Meanwhile, youtube celebrity Billy Jack Sanchez is another story. He initiated the challenge against Casimero. The world champion responded. “Naghahanap ka talaga ng sakit ng katawan Billy JackAss!!!” Sanchez, however, asked for certain conditions. He wants to use 10-ounce gloves and wear a headgear, while Casimero must use 16-ounce gloves without headgear. “Kung ikaw ang angas ng Pinas, ako ang angas ng internet world. Bilisan mo, naiinip na ako. Nandito lang ako sa Pampanga,” said Sanchez. Internet celebrity fighters taking on professional fighters is becoming a fad globally. Just recently, youtube star Jake Paul knocked out pro MMA fighter

Johnriel Casimero with youtuber and fighter Jake Paul

Ben Askren in an exhibition boxing match in Atlanta, Georgia. Casimero and Paul are good friends. Jake’s brother, Logan, also a famous youtuber, will be facing boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in June.

Folayang preparing ‘double-time’ for Japanese legend Aoki

Eduard Folayang ready for what Shinya Aoki plans to do.

FORMER ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang believes that he has learned a lot from his loss to Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, and those lessons will be key when they put a lid on their rivalry this Thursday, April 29. The pair of lightweight greats will compete for the third, and possibly last, time on the lead card “ONE on TNT IV,” which airs live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium at 8:30 a.m. on One Sports. The Filipino icon believes he got too relaxed in their second match in 2018, resulting in Aoki taking the first round submission win to even their personal series at one apiece. For Folayang, it’s all about learning from the mistakes he made in Japan on that night. “Before that match, I already saw that he won via arm triangle against Ev Ting, but I became too confident that I

can defend that,” he said. “I overlooked just how good Shinya is when he gets the opportunity. The moment he gets his hands locked together, you’re done. That’s one thing I truly overlooked. “I also got too casual with my kicks, and that’s what Shinya capitalized on to get me to the ground. Against him, you don’t want to be on the mat, but that’s what happened, and that’s what we want to avoid.” Save for the things he needs to work on from the second bout, “Landslide” expects a lot of the same tactics from the Japanese legend this time around. Moreover, while this matchup was a late addition to the card after their original respective opponents pulled out, the 36-year-old Filipino believes the adjustment will be mitigated by their familiarity with each other. “We’re already preparing for what Shin-

ya plans to do, and knowing him, he plans to get the fight to the ground as early as possible. Now we’re working double-time to prevent a battle on the ground, and we’re also working on what to do just in case we’re there,” Folayang said. “On our part, we’re looking for ways to strike Shinya when the match remains standing. As much as possible, if there’s an opening for the finish, make no mistake that we’re going for that.” If Folayang ends up on top, he’ll be the first person to beat Aoki twice in a trilogy. But it’s not just that distinction he’s after—he’s still gunning for the World Title, and he believes that beating fourth-ranked Aoki will get him closer to it. “This means a lot. Winning a trilogy against a legend of the sport, someone who’s adored by many people, will be a big thing for my legacy,” Folayang said.

‘Sotto will be pushed physically, mentally’ KAI Sotto, the second youngest Adelaide 36ers’ player being groomed for next year’s NBA rookie draft, is expected to have his hands full playing against players much older than him very soon. Adelaide 36ers’ team manager Jeff Van Groningen said this as they wait for the arrival of the 7’3” Sotto in Australia. “Just like Josh Giddey, he’s going to be playing with grown men,” said Van Groningen, who noted that the 18-yearold Sotto’s exposure in the NBA G-League and in his collegiate days in the Philippines, were mostly players within his age bracket. Exposing Sotto to matured and veteran players in the Australian National Basketball League will most likely help him level up on his development. “He will continuously be pushed physically and mentally. There will be really good days for him, because he is going to be fatigued, because, he’s gonna get beaten up at times. And we really have good plans for him,” added Van Groningen. Sotto won’t be alone in his next journey since he will be with another 18-year-old in Giddey, who also has set his sights on the NBA. Thirteen months ago, the 36ers signed up the 6’8” Giddey as part of the Australian National Basketball League’s Next Stars Program. The Next Stars program helps develop NBA draft prospects. Giddey is on the same path as Sotto, with both playing in the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. They were also part of Basketball Without Borders two years ago. Van Groningen said the 36ers took interest in Sotto after an agent, Joel Bell, and his management team from East West Private told them him about the Filipino cager. Peter Atencio

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Lausa pins total focus on MMA SEEF DISTRICT—Knowing that he has to get his priorities straight, Filipino hard-hitter Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa has made an important career move to hang up his pair of eight-ounce boxing gloves in favor of a total commitment to the sport of mixed martial arts. Though the 32-year-old Concepcion, Iloilo native admitted that it was a “tough” decision to call, he believes that focusing entirely on MMA will benefit him in the long run—especially that he signed a multi-bout deal with BRAVE Combat Federation this past February. “I equally love boxing and MMA. It’s tough, to be honest. But I know this decision will be beneficial career-wise. It’s a matter of determining the real priority, and my priority right now is MMA and to perform to the best of my ability as part of BRAVE CF,” Lausa said. “I have to think long-term. Here in MMA, I can have a regular fix of fights. Boxing events in the Jenel Lausa Philippines have been hampered by the pandemic. I feel so blessed that BRAVE CF opened the door to welcome me back to MMA and resume my career. That alone is already an indication that I have to prioritize MMA,” he added. Lausa began his boxing stint in 2014, three years after turning professional in MMA. He has gone undefeated as a pugilist, winning six of his ten bouts by knockout as well as capturing local and regional titles in two different weight classes. As he started to move up the ranks, “The Demolition Man” had his sights fixed on the rare feat of becoming the first Filipino to ever win a world championship in both MMA and boxing. Lausa seemed to be unperturbed by the fact that competing in two totally different disciplines could shoulder a heavy burden. But after bowing to Kyrgyz prospect Ryskulbek Ibraimov via unanimous decision in his first promotional appearance at BRAVE CF 47: ASIAN DOMINATION last March, it compelled him to revisit and weigh in on his aspirations. “My list of goals at the moment consists of what I want to achieve through BRAVE CF, not as a boxer. Not winning my debut is hard to swallow, but it came with a realization that I have to reorganize my goals and priorities,” he stated.

Mandaue City routs Tabogon in Super Cup

This combination of pictures shows Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and youtube star Logan Paul. Mayweather said he will face off against Paul in an exhibition bout at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on June 6. AFP

Mayweather battles social media star Paul on June 6

OS ANGELES—Former world welterweight king Floyd Mayweather said Tuesday he will face off against YouTube personality Logan Paul in an exhibition bout at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on June 6. “Logan Paul and I are going to fight at Hard Rock Stadium. Mayweather Promotions, Fanmio and Showtime will team up to give you an epic event,” Mayweather wrote on Instagram. A separate post from Mayweather Promotions billed the contest as a “historic crossover event” dubbed “Bragging Rights.” The announcement gave no further information about specifics of the fight such as number of rounds or what size gloves would be used. Paul, 26, first ventured into white-collar boxing in a bout with British YouTuber KSI in 2018 that reportedly generated 1.3 million pay per view buys worldwide, before a rematch in 2019 in Los Angeles. The 44-year-old Mayweather meanwhile has not fought since beating mixed martial arts star Conor Mc-

Gregor by technical knockout in a money-spinning cross-combat superfight in Las Vegas in 2017. Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) came out of retirement for that contest after hanging up his gloves two years earlier after an unbeaten career spanning three decades. Meanwhile, charges of attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure against Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor have been dropped because of a lack of evidence, a court in the Corsican city of Bastia announced Thursday. “We had no material evidence to corroborate the complainant’s statements, including after the scientific expert input that had been ordered,” Bastia prosecutor Arnaud Viornery told AFP. McGregor’s lawayer, Emmanuelle Ramond, said: “We welcome this decision because it is in line with what we expected.”

The accusations against McGregor, known as ‘Notorious’, came when the Irish fighter was on the French island of Corsica last September preparing for a charity 180km water-bike relay race from Calvi to Monaco. The prosecutor’s office in Bastia received a complaint “denouncing acts that could be described as attempted sexual assault and sexual exhibition”. McGregor at the time “vigorously denied any accusation of bad behaviour”. McGregor is no stranger to controversy. He hit the headlines in 2019 for an attack on an older man in a Dublin bar captured in a viral video. In 2018 he pled guilty in Brooklyn, New York to disorderly conduct after attacking a bus filled with UFC fighters. McGregor held the UFC title for featherweights from 2015 to 2016 and lightweights from 2016 to 2018 and lost to American legend Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 in a lucrative boxing match. He is due back in action in Las Vegas on July 10 for a third fight against Dustin Poirier. AFP

ALCANTARA—KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue City put on a shooting display in its 82-71 victory over a nine-man Tabogon squad in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, Wednesday at the Civic Center here in Cebu. The win was KCS’s second in a row, and seventh in nine games, as they cruise towards the semifinal round with the second seed already in their back pocket. Down 23-25 early in the second period, KCS quickly went on a threepoint shooting spree, making six in a row in a scorching 26-2 scoring tear that vaulted them in front, 49-29, at halftime. Steve Castro came off the bench and gave Mandaue a lift with two triples while Gryann Mendoza, Gileant Delator, and Phil Mercader accounted for four in that game-changing rally. “It’s about time that Steve Castro got his breakout game kay since the start sa league, siya ang pinaka consistent and giving quality minutes for the team,” said KCS assistant coach Jabby Bautista. In all, KCS made 10 three-pointers in the first half. KCS led by as much as 29, 61-32, but Tabogon fought their way back in the fourth and trimmed the deficit to just seven, 62-69, after a three-point play by Richmond Bersabal. However, KCS was unfazed and responded with buckets from Mendoza, Castro, and Delator to bring their lead back to 13, 75-62, with just 3:03 left in the match. Mendoza led the way for KCS with his 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals while Castro played the best game of his pro career so far, coming away with 16 points, two boards, and three steals. Delator continued to play consistent basketball as he added 11 points, five rebounds, two dimes, and three steals while forward Monic Soliva chipped in 10 points, five boards, four assists, and three steals. Tabogon lost for the third straight time and dropped to 3-6 with just one more game left in the double roundrobin elimination round. Arvie Bringas paced Tabogon with 19 points and nine rebounds. KCS-Mandaue faces Dumaguete in their final game of the elims on Friday at 7 p.m. Tabgon, on the other hand, takes on the same team tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Nets make playoffs with win over Raptors LOS ANGELES—Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 26 points as the Brooklyn Nets became the first Eastern Conference team to punch their playoff ticket on Tuesday with a 116-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Nets overturned a six-point deficit with just under 10 minutes remaining in the final quarter to pull away for a win which leaves them on top of the conference with 42 wins and 20 defeats. Durant finished with 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks while Irving ended with nine points on a night when seven Brooklyn players posted double-digit points totals. Jeff Green led the Brooklyn scoring with 22 points while Blake Griffin delivered another solid performance with 17 points from 22 minutes on court. Joe Harris had 16 points while Landry Shamet had 14 off the bench. Toronto’s Kyle Lowry led the scoring for the 2019 NBA champions with 24 points while OG Anunoby had 21. Nets coach Steve Nash saluted his team’s character for securing a playoff place despite injuries which have prevented their big three of Durant, James Harden and Irving from

playing together regularly this season. “We have our eyes on bigger things but it’s a nice first step to clinch a berth,” Nash said. “For this group, facing all we’ve faced to be in this position with 10 games left is very positive.” Nash meanwhile singled out Griffin for praise following his important 17-point cameo. “Blake’s been great,” Nash said. “His I.Q., his toughness, his physicality, his willingness to give up his body and be physical. It’s a different role for him than being asked to carry or produce—he’s a complementary player now and he’s accepted that with joy and pride. He’s been great.” In Charlotte, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks solidified their hold on third place in the Eastern Conference with a 114-104 win over the Hornets. Brook Lopez pocketed 22 points and Khris Middleton added 17 as the Bucks improved to 38-23 to edge closer to the postseason. Charlotte remain in contention for a place in the play-in tournament despite falling to 30-31 for the season. Devonte Graham led the Hornets scoring with 25 points while

I HAVE known Chito Loyzaga for a long time, since his college days and the MICAA, then in the PBA, where he had a storied career with Ginebra San Miguel. We constantly got in touch, even beyond his playing days as he got me as one of his two consultants, together with Nino Sinco, when he was with the Philippine Sports Commission as a commissioner. I got in touch with him following the news of Kai Sotto playing in Australia’s tough National Basketball League with the Adelaide 36ers.

Mike James and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets hug as teammate Kevin Durant looks on after a game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. AFP

Chito reminisces days in Australia

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Miles Bridges had 21. Elsewhere Tuesday, Anfernee Simons had 27 points as the Portland Trail Blazers blew away the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, dishing out a 133-112 beatdown at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse arena. Simons went on a blistering three-point blitz, making nine out of 10 attempts from outside the arc in his 24 minutes on court. Damian Lillard added 23 while C.J. McCollum added 20 as Portland moved to within striking distance of an automatic playoff place. The Blazers are now seventh in the West on 33-28, just behind the sixth-placed Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks meanwhile improved to 34-27 with a brutal 133-103 pounding of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Luka Doncic finished with 39 points, six rebounds and eight assists as Dallas showed no mercy to an outclassed Dubs line-up. The Mavs raced into a 36-12 first quarter lead and kept their foot down, at one stage stringing together a 28-0 run and building a 43-point lead. Stephen Curry led the Warriors scorers with 27 points. AFP

I knew Chito played in Australia before his PBA days and checked if it was in the NBL. He said he didn’t, adding that it was before the NBL, which was formed in 1979, though he did play with most of the Australian players, who moved up to the professional ranks that year. Actually, he played in an inter-city league in Sydney at the amateur level for several summers everytime it was vacation time in the Philippines. He could have played in the NBL, but only as an import because of his Filipino citizenship. Teams would prefer, of course, to get taller American imports. But he stayed in the new amateur league that emerged after NBL was

formed, playing for Sydney. Fact is, he even contemplated staying there for good as his team guaranteed his employment there. This was the time when he was supposed to play for Tanduay in the PBA. He did play a game, but because of contract disputes with the Elizalde franchise, he decided to go to Australia and ended up playing there for two years in the early 1980s. However, the lure of playing in the PBA remained as he signed up with then with Toyota after coach Ed Ocampo recruited him in 1983. When the team was disbanded, he went to Great Taste, then Ginebra in 1986, where he ended up playing until the end of his impressive professional career, includ-

ing a stint with the national team handled by Sonny Jaworski. Back to his Australian days, Chito described the pre-NBL days as a very physical league, similar to the PBA of yesteryears, and featuring Europeanlevel basketball. He remembers Sydney, Melbourne and Perth as the strong teams that carried over to the NBL, meaning Kai will go to the next level teams. But definitely, based on his own playing experience in Australia, he believes Kai will learn a lot in the NBL. More importantly, he will get the opportunity to be scouted by NBA teams, which keep a regular watch over this league. Also, because of his Australian con-

nection, Filipinos based in Australia, who are all agog with Kai playing in the NBL, Chito was asked to help connect them with the Sotto family, even assuring him that they will support Kai when he starts playing there. Right now, I envy my good friend Chito as he is now staying in a farm in Canlubang with his family, (the wife, Toni is a Yulo), savoring the clean air and safe environment -- what more can you ask? And I would like to thank him, too, for helping me help several community pantries in Mandaluyong. Same with triathlon president Tom Carrasco and sports patron businessman Alex Wang of Wangs Ballclub, which is celebrating its 25th year this year.

Entertainment Classic girl power BACK in the ‘90s, our generation was treated to the raw strength and glamour of Spice Girls — a group of energetic singers who presented themselves as being different from each other. They were strong characters blessed with hooky pop songs. In fact, while I’m not a big fan of vocal groups, one of my mental cure songs in this pandemic era is the majestic “Viva Forever.” Spice Girls cannot be surpassed nor could they be duplicable, unless we think those acts whose members appear like they’re one and the same, are overly thin, and dance robotically synchronized are way better. Last week I joined this virtual press conference of Boys World organized by Amplified Entertainment. I immediately linked them to the girl group of my youth. Observers need not even put the colors of their skin or the features of their faces to differentiate them from one another. Described as a street-savvy FilipinaAmerican, Queenie Mae stood out not because she was born in the Philippines. But I say she has a clear sense of what she’s saying. Discussing about their new songs, she said, “‘Relapse’ was our first demo, and it’s kind of like our baby. It’s very relatable especially if you’ve gone through some toxic relationship.” The other track, the best I’ve heard from their five-song EP debut, “While You Were Out,” is, in her words, “about knowing your worth.” Its chorus takes the cake with its driving melody and singable words like, “You might lose the light of your life/ Cause you don’t know you’ve been touched by an angel.” Queenie simply added as the rest nodded: “The whole EP is an emotional cycle.” Boys World just did a special virtual concert and performed the songs on their EP, with the acoustic arrangements magnifying the seamlessness of the members’ vocal harmonies. It was hosted by TikTok sensations Emmy Hartman and Ian Smith, and filmed at Gotta Have It Vintage in Venice Beach, California. The e-show also further illuminated the intrinsic beauty of “Touched By An Angel.” It’s the final song and they certainly saved the best for last. Since the group debuted last October, their first singles “Girlfriends” and “Wingman” have neared four million streams together. The rest of Boys World are as charismatic as Queenie is. It’s easy to like the rose-haired Olivia Ruby, the very-feminine New Yorknative Elana Caceres, the introverted poppunk Idahoan Lillian Kay, and spotlightstealer, 17-year-old Makhyli. The EP is said to be “the musical embodiment of the band’s overall spirit – a mix of sounds and personalities for everyone.” “We dig each other and that’s part of the connection,” one of the other girls said. “We love what we do and we’ve been safe doing things together.” Boys World is managed by KYN Entertainment and Live Nation headed by Sonny Takhar who's responsible for the success of artists like Fifth Harmony and One Direction. With strong songs and clear-cut individuals on board, Boys World has a legitimate shot to be the next Spice Girls.

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Boys World dropped their debut EP ‘While You Were Out’ last April 9. Their song 'Touched By An Angel' may be the least-streamed track yet in their five-song package but its strong chorus hook and empowering message make it a promising piece.

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The characters of (from left) Yves Flores, Barbie Imperial, Tony Labrusca, Heaven Peralejo, Kiko Estrada, and Michelle Vito in ‘Bagong Umaga’ are bidding their loyal audiences goodbye, leaving a heartwarming story and valuable lessons about love, family, and friendship.

‘Bagong Umaga’ bids television goodbye

T WAS an emotional finale press conference for the cast and creatives of Bagong Umaga, a series that stars Heaven Peralejo, Tony Labrusca, Barbie Imperial, Kiko Estrada, Michelle Vito, and Yves Flores. The screen will fade into black on the family drama on Friday after successfully sharing a heartwarming story that many audiences have been hooked on since October. “We created the story before the pandemic, then we pitched it before lockdown. We thought this project would no longer push through. We wanted to share a family story so I guess it’s meant to be that it’s airing during these trying times. October last year when we started, it’s a long journey because it’s hard to produce a program under quarantine,” said producer and business unit head Rizza “Mamu” Ebriega. “I’m very thankful to the creative team, production staff, and our directors. This is not just an ordinary story of baby switching. We were able to expand the story about different types of parenting and their responsibilities whether it’s their biological child or otherwise,” Ebriega carried on. Production manager Katherine San Pablo echoed Ebriega’s sentiments saying, “It was hard to come up with a new program while we are in a pandemic. But if you’re coming up with a story that

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involves family, and the people behind the project treat each other as a family as well, everything would be easy.” For creative manager Mel Mendoza del Rosario, it was not an easy journey for the cast and crew, given that some members of the cast even contracted the COVID-19 virus while the show was still in production. Some of them publicly chronicled their battle against the virus including Sunshine Cruz, Nikki Valdez, Heaven Peralejo, and Keempee de Leon, and recently Barbie Imperial and Tony Labrusca who said during the finale press conference that they, too, have survived the deadly virus. “It hasn’t been an easy journey. Every time that we had to change a person working on the series, change location or schedule, you know, things beyond our control, our team really gave their 100 percent effort. Apart from the producers, I also wanted to thank the artists who gave life to the characters that we created,” Del Rosario shared. “The veteran actors, as expected, gave their all and delivered. I was no longer surprised. Now, for the young artists,

I hope, this project serves as their workshop from the best,” she added. Meanwhile, for the final episode of Bagong Umaga, Heaven is getting closer to pinning Diana (Glydel Mercado) for her crimes against her family and friends but she and her parents will face grave danger in the final week of “Bagong Umaga.” Diana escaped while being transferred to another mental facility. Hospital staff and authorities discovered her communicating with suspicious individuals using a phone hidden in her room. Unbeknownst to all, she intended to be caught because the only way she could successfully escape is when she is transferred to another hospital. Diana remains thirsty for revenge even after her escape and finding out that her daughter is still alive. She still wants to have the Veradonas killed because she believes that only when Tisay is gone will her daughter come to her. But she will not be able to do this alone. She needs the help of one of Ian’s enemies—Matthew (Richard Quan). Will Diana be able to convince Matthew to kill the Veradonas? Will their plan be discovered? Watch the finale of Bagong Umaga on A2Z channel, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live via the YouTube channel and Facebook page of ABS-CBN Entertainment, and iWantTFC. Outside the country, it is available on The Filipino Channel.

SPOTIFY unveiled plans Tuesday for podcast subscriptions, countering a similar initiative from Apple but offering a better deal than its US rival by allowing creators to keep all revenue for a limited time. The updated podcast platform for the United States, set to expand internationally in coming months, lets podcasters make episodes available only to subscribers. Taking advantage of the tool will cost podcasters nothing for the next two years, meaning they get all subscription revenue, Spotify said in a post. Spotify planned to start charging a five percent fee for subscriptions starting in 2023. "Our aim is to help podcasters maximize their subscription audiences and grow them from their existing listener bases," Swedish-based Spotify said. The announcement comes as Apple is poised to add a subscription option to its pioneering podcasting service as it ramps up competition with Spotify. Beginning in May, podcast fans around the world will be able to sign up for subscriptions for perks such as adfree listening or exclusive content from creators, according to Apple. Podcasters will receive 70 percent of subscription revenue in the first year, with Apple keeping the rest as a commission. Once a subscriber has been subscribed for a year, the share for creators will rise to 85 percent, they added. The subscription feature comes with an overhaul of the Apple Podcast platform that lays credit to kicking off the trend with its launch 15 years ago. Industry tracker eMarketer last month said that Spotify has been growing quickly and that its podcasting service is on track to have more listeners in the United States than Apple Podcasts this year. Spotify said that its subscription platform is kicking off with a dozen creators along with a collaboration with non-profit media organization National Public Radio. AFP

Spotify countered Apple's move on podcasts by allowing creators to keep all subscription revenue until 2023.

Uniting TV viewers through ‘pUSo together this summer’ campaign EVERYONE must be reminded that that despite the challenging times, we can pull through as long as we’re united. This is the strong message that “pUSo together this Summer,” as the GMA Network’s latest campaign, wanted to send across. The summer campaign paints an invigorating reminder to viewers that no one will be left behind and that nothing is impossible as long as we’re together— including enjoying the summer season even from the safety of our homes. Set on a colorful background that reminds us of fun under the sun, “pUSo together this Summer” features some of

with lyrics from Jann Fayel Lopez and composed by Natasha Correos. “Tara, let’s have some fun. Magmamahalan under the sun. Spread love all over, forever. With us together this summer,” – GMA’s summer campaign jingle just proves that no matter what happens, the Kapuso channel will always be one with its viewers, producing quality programs that aim to provide Filipino families not Alden Richards 'Amazing Earth' Mirian Rivera Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves just entertainment but inspiration as well in 'All-Out host Dingdong in 'Tadhana' in 'Owe My Love' especially during these trying times. Sundays' Dantes Watch “pUSo together this Summer” the Network’s programs that continue to campaign jingle, “pUSo together this on GMA Network’s official website www. entertain and uplift viewers day in and out. Summer,” is no less than The Clash Season gmanetwork.com or on the GMA Network Giving the reggae feel to the summer 2 Grand Champion Jeremiah Tiangco YouTube channel.

Kidlat Tahimik, FDCP spotlight lesser-known heroes in short film tourney

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño (left) and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Kidlat Tahimik ‘take a selfie’ with the acclaimed filmmaker’s bamboo camera.

THERE are spectacular hero stories in Philippine history, and there are also simple accounts of heroism that are just as inspiring. Such unheard stories of heroism also deserve the spotlight, and these will be showcased at Kidlat Tahimik's Unsung Sariling Bayani (USB) Short Film Competition. Through the inaugural USB, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Kidlat Tahimik, hopes that this cinematic movement for the youth will balance the influence of foreign comic book superheroes on the Filipino youth’s mindset with compelling engagements with the glorious stories of our very own heroes. “Balik tayo sa simple storytelling. I think we are all, even at high school age, we are intelligent enough to see a positive value in somebody older or chosen as a hero who can really bring out the best in us,” he said. The USB Online Film Festival was launched on April 27 by the Film Development Council of the Philippines

(FDCP) in partnership with the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC). The Bureau of Learner Support Services - Youth Formation Division of the Department of Education is in support of this FDCP project. April 27, 2021 is a significant moment in Philippine history as it marks the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan as well as the 500th anniversary of the Philippine part in the first circumnavigation of the world. Kidlat Tahimik, 78, remarked, “I think it is very timely, itong 500 years after to let this be a catalyzer. Para sa akin, magandang catalyzer itong pang-udyok para makafocus tayo on heroism but maybe also on redefining ‘Ano ba talaga ang heroism?’” The competition for Filipinos accepts shorts of any genre as long as they feature a story depicting the life, times, and achievements of documented and verifiable unsung local heroes. The entries must be 5 to 8 minutes long, including the credits.

The USB has three categories: Youth Category - Senior High Student (Public School), Youth Category - Senior High Student (Private School), and Adult Category (Aged 18 and above). The deadline for the submission of entries is on October 11, 2021. The FDCP Channel will host the USB Online Film Festival from November 11 to 17 and will stream the Awards Ceremony on Nov. 14. Aside from the festival proper, USB will hold the FDCP Film School Basic Workshops on Filmmaking as well as the “Storming with Kidlat: Usapang Bayani Forum” wherein participants can consult with the National Artist himself. A total of 30 finalists will be selected for the USB, with equal representation from the National Capital Region (NCR), Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Finalists will receive cash prizes and

free access to all educational events to aid in their filmmaking process. After the competition, USB winners and finalists will get the chance to attend more free training sessions and workshops to be conducted by the FDCP. “Through the guidance of National Artist and Father of Philippine Independent Cinema Kidlat Tahimik together with other esteemed Filipino filmmakers, I am confident that the USB finalists will take inspiration and motivation from Tatay Kidlat’s ‘bamboo camera filmmaking’ to promote the appreciation for lesser-known local heroes through short films,” said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño. For more information and to download the application form, visit www.fdcp.ph/ sariling-bayani and for inquiries, contact Mark John Pamintuan at sarilingbayani. fdcp@gmail.com with the subject heading “Query: USB 2021.”

Life

Bernadette Lunas, Editor manilastandardlife@gmail.com @manilastandardlife @MStandardLIFE

HOUSEHOLD

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021

By Steph Llarena

ORTUNATE are those who live or have a home close to nature, those who can simply open their windows to breathe fresh air and see rolling hills and lush greeneries around.

You see, many of those who have been stuck in the urban jungle since the pandemic began are now craving nature and all the vast, green spaces it offers. I know I do. In fact, recent data have confirmed it, too. A February 2021 survey in England revealed more than 40 percent of people consider nature, wildlife, and visiting local green spaces important to their well-being since the COVID-19 restrictions began. Meanwhile, those who have green spaces on their doorstep or have access to a private garden reported better health during the lockdown, according to a study by the Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. So imagine my envy when I learned that those who have made Tagaytay Highlands their alternative or primary home enjoy a tranquil getaway every day. Perched 2,500 feet above sea level, the log cabins, condominium units, and themed residential enclaves sprawled across over 1,200 hectares of rolling terrain offer residents premium abode

The hills are alive with cool, fresh air

SOMETHING GREEN. A study revealed people who have access to a private garden reported better well-being since the COVID-19 restrictions began. More than a pocket garden, a mountain resort community in Tagaytay offers residents vast green spaces to breathe fresh air and have fun. and amenities on top of stunning views. Outdoorsy family members are spoiled for choice: swimming, hiking, trekking, fishing, jogging, biking, go-karting, and tennis are just some of the activities in store for them. Indoor games of bowling and basketball, as well as other less strenuous activities may also be enjoyed at the development’s Country Club and Sports Center. Golfing families can easily head to the property’s high-caliber golf courses that feature championship-level layouts designed in harmony with the natural landscape.

Family members who love to spend their downtime doing yoga, meditation, or simply communing with nature have ample spaces to relish the quiet, relaxing ambiance of the community. Food-loving families have several options to enjoy a variety of cuisines without the leaving the place. The newly opened Tapas Bar Comida y Vino serves paella and other classic Spanish dishes. Taking green living a few notches higher by encouraging homeowners to be self-sufficient and cultivate their lots with fruits trees, herbs, and vegetables, The Grove at Plantation Hills in Tagaytay

Take a leisurely walk, meditate and commune with nature, or cultivate your own lots.

Highlands offers spacious residential lots throughout its 22 hectares of land area. In the Orchard lots, which range from 750 to 1,300 square meters, at least 65 percent of the space is dedicated to eco-farming and raising recreational livestock. Similarly, the Garden lots ranging from 450 to 600 square meters also encourage homeowners, with the novice gardener in mind, to start with potted vegetables and herbs or a few raised beds. Meanwhile, the latest residential project in the community, Provence is designed for individuals who long for beauty, exclusivity, and connection. Its lavish floral landscaping, open spaces, and sleek lawn gardens take inspiration from the charming French countryside. This low-density community only has 14 lots per hectare, comprising a total of 119 lots, each ranging from 240 to 451 square meters. Lot ownership comes with exclusive access to the township’s facilities. Provence showcases clusters of flowery shrubs and tree-lined pathways that lead to The Parc Central, its main amenity area, where a posh infinity pool

The Grove at Plantation Hills encourages residents to grow their own food in their lots.

seems to flow into the horizon. The Parc Central also showcases one of the best sweeping views of Taal Lake and majestic Mt. Makiling in the mountain resort community.

WORK LIFE

Women telco officers on navigating a male-dominated industry

THE women leaders of PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently offered advice to female employees on how to navigate a workplace considered a man’s world. The internal campaign, arranged by the company’s Human Resources Group and billed “Yes, She Can!,” also ran webisodes featuring female employees and a digital activity wherein employees shared posts of appreciation and gratitude to women colleagues. Fifty percent of PLDT and Smart’s top management team members are women, while 40 percent of the officers are female. Women leaders face challenges on their way to making their mark and being heard, PLDT and Smart chief financial officer Anabelle L. Chua said, adding she is “proud to be leading alongside empowered women who have the heart and the desire to make a difference.” Echoing her view, PLDT and Smart chief legal counsel Marilyn A. VictorioAquino said she always believed that “the only limit to a woman’s success is how hard she is willing to work for it and how steadfast she is in holding on to her dreams.” “To excel in this highly competitive ‘man’s world,’ one has to focus on what one wants to achieve. To me, it is to serve our millions of customers,” said Debbie Hu, head of PLDT and Smart’s network operations. Her team ensures customers get the best services they need 24/7, rain or shine. As head of a predominantly male team, Hu keeps communication lines open and shows interest in her staff’s work. Finding balance is second nature to women, observed PLDT and Smart chief people officer Gina P. Ordonez. “We naturally extend ourselves for the benefit of others, as mother, wife, daughter – nurturing, organizing, integrating,” she shared. According to her, the women in the company can always be counted on “to provide the magical, feminine touch.” Jane J. Basas, senior vice president and head of consumer wireless business at Smart, attests to this. The mother-of-four underscored the importance of a good support system for working mothers, as well as the accountability and the freedom to accomplish their goals. Company re-

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Debbie Hu, head of PLDT and Smart’s network operations

Kat Luna-Abelarde, head of PLDT and Smart’s international carrier business

cords show that 99 percent of female employees who had gone on maternity leave stayed on in PLDT and Smart. Having been with the company for two decades, Kat Luna-Abelarde has survived the company’s trying times in various roles. She is currently the head of PLDT and Smart’s international carrier business and concurrent head of strategic partnerships. Her advice: “Be bold. Your dreams must be bigger than yourself. You will be surprised that you’re actually stronger and better than you think.” “Every day is an opportunity to learn. The bad days are, honestly, life’s best teachers. But no matter how dark and hard the situation may be, it is important to always get up and show up,” added Luna-Abelarde. PLDT and Smart’s Chief Sustainability Office also organized a webinar with the Philippine Business Council for Women Empowerment to discuss workplace gender equality and its importance to the business, as well as what women’s economic empowerment means and how it can be supported and practiced in the workplace.

Nespresso Latissima on April 30, an iPad Pro on May 1, and a Samsung 50inch TV on May 2. Further, GrabMart shoppers has a chance to win P120 off vouchers for GrabMart’s Mega Sale from April 29 to May 4 by participating in Grab’s Bahaycation Challenge. Thousands of deals from GrabFood (free delivery), GrabMart (50 percent off on orders from select merchants), and GrabPay (earn cash back when shopping) await on the platform.

SALE ALERT

Discounted Marvel home items

MARVEL fans can score discounted home and living items at Miniso until May 2. As part of store’s Home and Living Sale, Marvel items including wall clocks, storage boxes, hanging organizers, basket organizers, bins and drawer storage boxes, desk lamps, tumblers, and more are discounted up to 50 percent. Marvel home and living items at Miniso — (clockwise) Marvel Shop in stores Avengers LED touch night light, Captain America foldable or online at shop. basket organizer, and Spiderman hanging organizer — are on minisoph.com. sale until May 2.